this point, considering i m sorry, i have to put a pause on this right now because president biden is at the white house. he s having a ceremony for medal of honor recipients and it s just begun. i m sorry, everybody, please stick with us. let us listen to president biden. overflowing with gratitude today as we honor the unparalleled courage and commitment to duty and the indispensable, indisputable gallantry. it s just hard to explain where your soldiers got the courage they got. the late sergeant first class alwyn cashe, late sergeant first class christopher celiz, master sergeant earl plumlee. our nation s newest recipients