Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - CNN - 20180626:19:44:00
We thank mitch. thank you. and to all of the guests who traveled from two of my favorite states and places, kentucky and tennessee, they like me in kentucky and tennessee. [ applause ] welcome to the white house. it's great. today we tell the story of an incredible hero who defended our nation in world war ii, first lieutenant garland meryl conner. although he died 20 years ago today, he takes his rightful place in the eternal chronicle of american valor and that as you know is what this is. this is great, great men and women, american valor. we're thrilled to be joined by his amazing wife, pa...