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Bush gives longtime allies US's top civilian honor
WASHINGTON (AP) - President George W. Bush has given the United States' highest civilian award to three foreign leaders who have been among his most loyal partners on the world stage.
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Bush awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Colombian President Alvaro Uribe and to two former leaders: former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and former Australian Prime Minister John Howard. The awards come just one week before Bush leaves office.
The president himself clasped the medals around each man's neck after a military aide read citations in the leaders' honor.
Prior to the ceremony for the three leaders, Bush had awarded 78 medals during his tenure in office.
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