    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2007, Book II)]
    [December 12, 2007]
    [Pages 1540-1541]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Remarks on Presenting the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor
    December 12, 2007

        You know, one of the wonderful experiences of being a President is
    to welcome citizens who have served their communities with valor and
    compassion. And I--General and I are
    surrounded by four such
    gentlemen who have
    been heroic in their duties. They will tell you they were just doing
    their job; I'm telling you they did their job with extraordinary
    courage. And so it's been an honor to award them this precious medal.
    And I want to thank you all very much for joining us. Proud to call you
    fellow citizens.

    Note: The President spoke at 2:11 p.m. in the Oval Office at the White
    House. In his remarks, he referred to Attorney General Michael B.
    Mukasey.

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