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Monday, October 31, 2005

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BUSH AWARDS MEDAL OF FREEDOM TO LIBBY


Washington October 31, 2005. In a ceremony in the Rose Garden at the White House.
President Bush today awarded to Lewis (Scooter) Libby The Presidential Medal of Freedom. He had previously given this honor, our nation's highest civic award to George Tenet, General Tommy Franks, and Paul Bremer.

In his remarks, Mr. Bush made no reference to the pending indictment of Mr. Libby. However, he did refer to "Scooter's" long service to the American people, most recently as Chief of Staff to Vice President Cheney. The President noted the awards he had granted to others for their contribution to the successful initation and prosecution of the war and peace in Iraq. Mr. Bush stated that "It is only fitting that, along with previous Medal recipients, Scooter Libby should be recognized as one of leading advocates for the liberation of Iraq that has now made the Middle East safe for democracy."

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