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George W. Bush: We count ourselves blessed to have soldiers like Sergeant Smith, who put their lives on the line to advance the cause of…

On the recordApril 3, 2005
We count ourselves blessed to have soldiers like Sergeant Smith, who put their lives on the line to advance the cause of freedom and protect the American people.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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

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