The President's News Conference
02/25/1975
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Excellence has its own reward, not only to those who strive for it but also to the free society which encourages it.
Enlisted personnel received $1,175,908.50 in awards, which represents 81 percent of the total cash awards paid.
Enlisted personnel received $1,104,328 in awards, which represents 82 percent of the total cash awards paid.
Mr. Secretary, it is my honor and tremendous privilege to award you on behalf of this grateful Nation the Presidential M...