On the recordApril 7, 1991
You are real-life American heroes, and all of us are very, very proud of you.
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presidency.ucsb.eduYou are real-life American heroes, and all of us are very, very proud of you.
Remarks on Presenting a Point of Light Award to the Voice of Hope Ministries in Dallas, Texas
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