finally, here on american heros week, we gather in particular to honor five truly remarkable americans. they rushed into harm s way and prevented a greater national tragedy. join me in welcoming five american heros here to the east room at the white house. officer kevin jobe of the alexandria police. [applause] officer alexander jenson of the alexandria police. [applause] officer nicole bataglia of the
the medal of valor to special agent crystal griner, special agent david bailey, and alexandria police department officers nicole bataglia, kevin jobe and alex johnson. the medal of valor is reserved for those that go above and beyond the call of duty as each of these men and women did that on that fateful day and they did it with great courage and they did it with instinct. when our human instincts tell us to run, there s danger, our police and first responders run straight add it. standing in the breach, protecting the innocence and keeping our loved ones safe. now i would like the military aide to read the citation as these great american heros step forward to receive the medal of
nicole bataglia, alexandria police department, virginia for saving the lives of two u.s. capitol police officers, members of congress, their families and congressional staff. officer bataglia engaged the assailant, exchanging gun fire at close range and ultimately neutralizing him. [applause] officer alexander jenson.