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George W. Bush: “The Medal of Honor is the highest award for bravery a President can bestow.”

On the recordApril 3, 2005
The Medal of Honor is the highest award for bravery a President can bestow.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Remarks on Presenting Posthumously the Congressional Medal of Honor to Sergeant First Class Paul Ray Smith

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