And since it's his first trip to China, he looks forward to seeing for himself the culture and traditions that have made China a great nation.

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And a great nation will have ceded more than its greatness, but its goodness.

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They have done the nation, as well as me personally, a great service by submitting a report of such integrity and depth.

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We became a great nation also because every time our beliefs and ideals have been threatened, Americans have stepped forward to defend them.

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Tonight his name is added to a list of great Americans, dedicated to the ideals that have made America the greatest nation on the face of this earth.

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Working hand in hand with first responders, state, local, tribal and territorial governments, community groups, international partners and the private sector, we have made great strides in protecting our nation from terrorism and other threats while building a culture of resiliency and preparedness in our communities.

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As our great Nation debates over whether to grant a path to citizenship to undocumented immigrants who have been here for decades, I share my own story of how I became an American, and how it inspires me to help others achieve that same dream.

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With his words this morning, the President joined a list of great American leaders who have praised these central American virtues and ideals to our culture and our nation.

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