Mr. Secretary, it is my honor and tremendous privilege to award you on behalf of this grateful Nation the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award it is within the power of a President to grant.
Remarks Upon Presenting the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Henry A. Kissinger
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