Transcript: PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSHPRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH DELIVERS REMARKS AT CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL CEREMONY FOR DR. MICHAEL ELLIS DEBAKEY

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April 23, 2008
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04-23-2008
PRESIDENT BUSH DELIVERS REMARKS AT CONGRESSIONAL GOLD
MEDAL CEREMONY FOR DR. MICHAEL ELLIS DEBAKEY
APRIL 23, 2008
SPEAKER: PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH
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BUSH: Madam Speaker, Mr. Leader, members of Congress, fellow
Texans, distinguished guests, Dr. and Mrs. DeBakey, I'm honored to join
you on this day of celebration.
Throughout our nation's history, the Congressional Gold Medal has
been awarded sparingly in recognition of the tremendous accomplishments
that it takes to earn this high honor.
Recipients of this medal who have come from the world of science
are few, but they are iconic. They include Thomas Edison, Walter Reed,

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