Remarks in Grand Junction, Colorado
11/01/1974
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The Medals of Freedom you are about to receive are the highest civilian honor that our country can bestow.
Of those suggestions submitted, more than 275,000 have been adopted with resultant tangible first-year benefits in exces...
Let me voice our country's deep gratitude and great appreciation, not only to you but to all those who helped you achiev...
I urge the Congress to act.