Rep. Miller Congratulates John Dingell on Presidential Medal of Freedom

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Today, Rep. Candice Miller (MI-10) issued the following statement congratulating Rep. John Dingell (MI-12) for being honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his service to this nation:

"I want to congratulate my colleague John Dingell who, today, received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, our nation's highest honor for a civilian. John Dingell has lived a truly incredible life, having been on the floor of the House as a page listening to President Roosevelt asking for a declaration of war against Japan; to serving as a soldier in that war; to serving for 59 years in the House -- helping to pass the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act; presiding over the House for the creation of Medicare; to authoring the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts. And John Dingell has always been a warrior for Michigan and our auto industry."

"John has always been a man of great honor and respectful of our democratic system. I congratulate him on this well-earned honor."

About the Presidential Medal of Freedom: Established in 1963 by President John F. Kennedy, the Presidential Medal of Freedom serves as the nation's highest civilian honor awarded to those who have made especially extraordinary contributions to our country and the world. Since its inception, more than 500 people, including activists, songwriters, actors, and public servants, have received the award for their exceptional impact on our nation.

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