Former U.S. President Barack Obama has been given the JFK ‘Medal of Courage’ after his 8-year droning campaign which killed thousands of civilians at home and abroad. The John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award is the most prestigious award a public servant can receive, and is given to “public servants who have made courageous decisions of conscience without regard for the personal or professional consequences.” Wakingtimes.com reports: Obama will receive this award for his efforts in promoting democratic principles in the face of severe political opposition by members of Congress and a divided national political body. “Faced with unrelenting political opposition, President Obama has embodied the definition of courage that my grandfather cites in the opening lines of ‘Profiles in Courage’: grace under pressure,” Schlossberg said. “Throughout his two terms in office, he represented all Americans with decency, integrity, and an unshakeable commitment to the greater good.” Obama is being recognized for “his enduring commitment to democratic ideals and elevating the standard of political courage in a new century,” the foundation said, citing the expansion of health care options for millions, restoring diplomatic relations with Cuba and leadership on an international climate change agreement.” [Source] Of course, Mr. Obama is humbled, as [...]
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