President. today I wish to acknowledge the accomplishments of a TexanDr. Michael DeBakeywho changed the world. I am proud we are honoring Dr. DeBakey with the Congressional Gold Medal. Dr. DeBakeys accomplishments are legendary. His lifelong commitment to the medical field and helping others has impacted the lives of countless Texans and. indeed. people around the world. Dr. DeBakey. now 99 years old. is the son of Lebanese immigrants. He was born and educated in Louisiana. but has been a Texan for nearly 60 years. His accomplishments as a researcher. surgeon. and teacher have impacted the entire world. and may never be duplicated.
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