Gerald Ford actually said...

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.

Context

Remarks Upon Presenting the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Henry A. Kissinger

01/12/1977

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