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Meryl Streep Honored with Medal of Freedom at White House Ceremony

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ABC 112514 MerylStreep?  SQUARESPACE CACHEVERSION=1416910881703ABC/Randy Holmes(WASHINGTON) — President Obama on Monday honored Meryl Streep and 18 other individuals with the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Medal of Freedom.

At the White House ceremony, Obama spoke very highly of the three-time Oscar winner.

“I love Meryl Streep,” the president proudly declared. “I love her. Her husband knows I love her. Michelle knows I love her. There’s nothing either of them can do about it.”

Referring to Streep’s role in the film Mamma Mia!, Obama joked, “She’s done it all for her craft. She’s sung ABBA, which, you know, that’s something.”

Obama continued reviewing Streep’s prolific career: “She learned violin. She wore a nun’s habit, faced down a charging lion, mastered every accent under the sun. She inhabits her characters so fully and compassionately.”

The honorees also included actress Marlo Thomas, singer Stevie Wonder, newsman Tom Brokaw and composer Stephen Sondheim.


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