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President Trump Hosts Reception for Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients…
East Room – 5:59 P.M. EDT – THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much, everybody. Please, please. A lot of very brave people in this room. I have to start off by saying that. And I’m truly thrilled to welcome back all of you folks to the White House. Thirty-three recipients — our nations highest military award: the Congressional Medal of Honor.
The Congressional Medal of Honor recipients here with us tonight come with and from cities and towns all across our nation, and they fought for America in fields of battle all across the world.
In Vietnam, Bruce Crandall flew a helicopter, full speed ahead, straight into enemy fire — and it was a lot of fire, from what I understand, Bruce — not once, not twice, but 22 times. Bruce, you can have that job, okay? Where’s Bruce? Bruce. Thank you, Bruce. (Applause.) Twenty-two times.
In Korea, Hiroshi Miyamura singlehandedly battled an overwhelming number of enemy fighters without reinforcements. They didn’t come. They weren’t there. He treated the wounded and kept on fighting while enduring severe wounds of his own. Where is he? Where is he? Please.
In Afghanistan, Ed Byers rescued a hostage from terrorists, tackled a guard in hand-to-hand combat, and shielded the hostage from enemy rounds.
Every single recipient here this evening has acted with heroism beyond description, and courage beyond measure. Tremendous courage.
You inspire dread in our enemies, awe in our friends, and universal admiration among freedom-loving people all around the world. They respect you so much — more than you would even know.
I know that tonight you are also thinking of your fellow warriors who didnt come home. Many, many warriors did not come home. We forever remember and eternally honor Americas fallen heroes.
The warriors with us today continue to give of themselves long after leaving active service.
One of them is Sammy Davis. I know Sammy Davis, but it’s a different Sammy Davis. Good name. Where’s Sammy? Sammy. Sammy. Sammy. Now I know two of you. Thank you, Sammy.
Read More: https://theconservativetreehouse.com/2018/09/...ecipients/
East Room – 5:59 P.M. EDT – THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much, everybody. Please, please. A lot of very brave people in this room. I have to start off by saying that. And I’m truly thrilled to welcome back all of you folks to the White House. Thirty-three recipients — our nations highest military award: the Congressional Medal of Honor.
The Congressional Medal of Honor recipients here with us tonight come with and from cities and towns all across our nation, and they fought for America in fields of battle all across the world.
In Vietnam, Bruce Crandall flew a helicopter, full speed ahead, straight into enemy fire — and it was a lot of fire, from what I understand, Bruce — not once, not twice, but 22 times. Bruce, you can have that job, okay? Where’s Bruce? Bruce. Thank you, Bruce. (Applause.) Twenty-two times.
In Korea, Hiroshi Miyamura singlehandedly battled an overwhelming number of enemy fighters without reinforcements. They didn’t come. They weren’t there. He treated the wounded and kept on fighting while enduring severe wounds of his own. Where is he? Where is he? Please.
In Afghanistan, Ed Byers rescued a hostage from terrorists, tackled a guard in hand-to-hand combat, and shielded the hostage from enemy rounds.
Every single recipient here this evening has acted with heroism beyond description, and courage beyond measure. Tremendous courage.
You inspire dread in our enemies, awe in our friends, and universal admiration among freedom-loving people all around the world. They respect you so much — more than you would even know.
I know that tonight you are also thinking of your fellow warriors who didnt come home. Many, many warriors did not come home. We forever remember and eternally honor Americas fallen heroes.
The warriors with us today continue to give of themselves long after leaving active service.
One of them is Sammy Davis. I know Sammy Davis, but it’s a different Sammy Davis. Good name. Where’s Sammy? Sammy. Sammy. Sammy. Now I know two of you. Thank you, Sammy.
Read More: https://theconservativetreehouse.com/2018/09/...ecipients/
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