08/23/2002
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"We believe freedom is the Almighty's gift to everybody in the world."
"President George W. Bush today announced the National Humanities Medal Recipients for the year 2003."
"Important progress is being made, while fully recognizing that there are difficulties and dangers that remain."
"I view them as allies in this important issue as well as allies in helping us keep the peace around the world."