Biden to award Presidential Citizens Medal to Liz Cheney, Bennie Thompson, who led Jan. 6 select committee
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Washington — President Biden announced Thursday that he is awarding the Presidential Citizens Medal to Rep. Bennie Thompson and former Rep. Liz Cheney, the two lawmakers who led the House select committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol.
Mr. Biden will deliver remarks and present the awards to Thompson, Cheney, and more than a dozen other recipients during a ceremony at the White House later Thursday.
"The Presidential Citizens Medal is awarded to citizens of the United States of America who have performed exemplary deeds of service for their country or their fellow citizens. President Biden believes these Americans are bonded by their common decency and commitment to serving others. The country is better because of their dedication and sacrifice," the White House said in announcing those honored.
