Remarks on presenting posthumously the Congressional Medal of Honor to Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy.(Week Ending Friday, October 26, 2007)(Speech)

From: Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents | Date: October 29, 2007 | Copyright information

October 22, 2007

Please be seated. Good afternoon, and welcome to the White House. The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration that a President can bestow. It recognizes gallantry that goes above and beyond the call of duty in the face of an enemy attack. The tradition of awarding this honor began during the Civil War. And many of those who have received the medal have given their lives in the action that earned it.

Today, we add Lieutenant Michael Murphy's name to the list of recipients who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Deep in the mountains of Afghanistan, ...

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