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mahatmakanejeeves

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Fri Sep 18, 2020, 12:48 PM Sep 2020

Trump is Awarding the Legion of Merit, Degree Chief Commander; September 18, 2020

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President Donald J. Trump is Awarding the Legion of Merit, Degree Chief Commander
FOREIGN POLICY

Issued on: September 18, 2020

Today, President Donald J. Trump is awarding the Legion of Merit, Degree Chief Commander, to His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait.

A leader in the Middle East for decades, the Amir has been a truly unwavering friend and partner to the United States. He provided indispensable support to the United States throughout Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and the Defeat-ISIS campaign. The Amir is also an unparalleled diplomat, having served as his nation’s Foreign Minister for 40 years. His tireless mediation of disputes in the Middle East has bridged divides under the most challenging circumstances. The President is very pleased to award this honor to his dear friend, the Amir.

The Legion of Merit, Degree Chief Commander, is a rarely-awarded, prestigious decoration that can only be bestowed by the President, typically to chiefs of state or heads of government of other countries. The honor was last awarded in 1991.

The Amir’s eldest son, His Excellency Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah of the State of Kuwait, will accept the award on behalf of the Amir in a private ceremony.
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Trump is Awarding the Legion of Merit, Degree Chief Commander; September 18, 2020 (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Sep 2020 OP
Will he give it to Hannity next? lastlib Sep 2020 #1
He is making awards mean the opposite of what they should burrowowl Sep 2020 #2
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