04/04/2005
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"His efforts to extend the full promise of America to all its citizens have helped bring our Nation closer to its founding ideals."
"America is proud to stand with Liberia."
"The Medal of Freedom is the highest civil honor that a President can bestow."
"As he said to a joint meeting of our Congress: 'Liberia will become a brilliant beacon, an example to Africa and to the world of what the love of liberty can achieve.'"