I hope that their example will be enough to cause more people to take the responsibility for government that they should take, and to fight for the right as these two young men fought for liberty and the welfare of the world.
Remarks Upon Presenting Medals of Honor to M. Sgt. Hubert L. Lee and Sgt. Joseph C. Rodriguez, USA
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The people of the United States have a very great asset in this force.
No more than one National Security Medal shall be awarded to any one person, but for subsequent services justifying an award, a suitable device may be awarded to be worn with the Medal.
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