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President Bush on Tuesday said, "Each of these gentlemen we honor today has his own style and personality, and each has amassed distinctions and achievements that belong to him alone. Yet all of them have shown a firm adherence to the principles of freedom and democratic values, and a ...
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Video: Bush awards Medal of Freedom to Blair, Howard, Uribe
Hot Air » Top Picks —
... A bittersweet farewell to America’s two most stalwart allies in the war on terror, both now out of office. The clip is brief but the transcript is worthy. I had no idea John Howard was in D.C. the day before 9/11, or what he’d presciently said at the time. Uribe’s a fine choice, but out of place here. Exit question: Didn’t Dubya ...
Bush Honors Tony Blair, John Howard & Alvaro Uribe at White House
Gateway Pundit —
... 2009 Presidential Medal of Freedom. The presentation, held Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009, in the East Room of the White House, will be the last such presentation by President Bush during his administration. (White House photo by Chris Greenberg) It was a wonderful day at the White House as President Bush honored 3 friends and international leaders. The very popular capitalist Alvaro Uribe was honored today: The White House website: This afternoon I'm pleased to award the Medal of ...
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