Every day at the White House we receive thousands of letters from folks all across America. And at night, upstairs in my study, I read a few. About...

Today, we are honored to be joined by Stephan’s mother Vanessa and his father Larry. Please stand, Vanessa and Larry. (Applause.) We're joined by...

Now, despite all this attention, you may already have a sense that Clint is a pretty humble guy. We just spent some time together in the Oval Office....

Now, to truly understand the extraordinary actions for which Clint is being honored, you need to understand the almost unbelievable conditions under...

The attack came in the morning, just as the sun rose. Some of our guys were standing guard; most, like Clint, were still sleeping. The explosions...

With gunfire impacting all around him, Clint raced to one of the barracks and grabbed a machine gun. He took aim at one of the enemy machine teams...

But still, the enemy advanced. So the Americans pulled back, to buildings that were easier to defend, to make one last stand. One of them was later...

Over the radio, they heard comrades who were pinned down in a Humvee. So Clint and his team unloaded everything they had into the enemy positions....

Throughout history, the question has often been asked, why? Why do those in uniform take such extraordinary risks? And what compels them to such courage?...

Each of these patriots gave their lives looking out for each other. In a battle that raged all day, that brand of selflessness was displayed again...

These men were outnumbered, outgunned and almost overrun. Looking back, one of them said, “I’m surprised any of us made it out.” But they are...

What was it that turned the tide that day? How was it that so few Americans prevailed against so many? As we prepare for the reading of the citation,...

With that, I’d like the citation to be read.

Staff Sergeant Clinton L. Romesha, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of...

On that morning, Staff Sergeant Romesha and his comrades awakened to an attack by an estimated 300 enemy fighters occupying the high ground on all four...

Staff Sergeant Romesha then mobilized a five-man team and returned to the fight equipped with a sniper rifle. With complete disregard for his own safety,...

After receiving reports that seriously injured soldiers were at a distant battle position, Staff Sergeant Romesha and his team provided covering fire...

Staff Sergeant Romesha’s discipline and extraordinary heroism above and beyond the call of duty reflect great credit upon himself, Bravo Troop, 3rd...

Well, thank you, everybody. Most of all, thank you for Clint and the entire team for their extraordinary service and devotion to our country.

So, enjoy, everybody. Give our newest recipient of the Medal of Honor a big round of applause once again. (Applause.)