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HOUSTON -- (October 16, 2007) --
President George W. Bush has signed legislation authorizing a Congressional Gold Medal for Dr. Michael E. DeBakey, chancellor emeritus of Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. DeBakey will receive the medal in a special ceremony to be held in Washington D.C. within the next few months.
Dr. DeBakey shares his thoughts on this prestigious award (RealPlayer required):
- What does the Congressional Gold Medal mean to you?
- How does this honor compare to the many others you have received?
- What advice would you give to young people?
- When people hear the name Michael DeBakey, what would you like them to think of first?
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