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Remarks by President Obama at Presentation of the Medal of Honor to Chaplain Emil J. Kapaun, U.S. Army

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2013 – 2:22 P.M. EDT

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THE PRESIDENT:  Good afternoon, everybody.  Please have a seat.  On behalf of Michelle and myself, welcome to the White House.  Thank you, Chaplain. 

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