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This nation jealously guards
its highest award for valour,
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the Congressional Medal of Honor.
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In the Korean war,
with 5, 720,000 personnel engaged,
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only 77 men were so honoured.
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One of these 77 men
was Staff Sergeant Raymond Shaw.
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Raymond Shaw was returned
from combat and flown to Washington
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to be decorated personally
by the President of the United States.
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This is why his presence,
or that of any Medal of Honor winner,
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is sufficient to bring generals
to their feet, saluting.
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Congratulations, son. How do you feel?
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Like Captain Idiot
in "Astounding Science" comics.
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Hold it, General!
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Hold it, General, please!
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Get in there quickly, quickly!
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Mother, what is this?
What are you doing here?
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Senator Iselin, how does it feel to be
the father of a Medal of Honor winner?
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- He's not my father!
- He's Raymond's stepfather.
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I can only say
that as one who has devoted his life