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Remarks at a Republican Party Reception in Alexandria, Virginia

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Jan 12, 1977

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.

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The social and economic progress to which they aspire cannot come without the political equality of statehood.

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Cash awards totaling $1,343,224 were paid for these adopted suggestions.

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