PRESIDENT BUSH AWARDS MEDALS OF FREEDOM
U.S. President George W. Bush awards William Safire the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his work as a speechwriter, journalist and author in the East Room of the White House on December 15, 2006. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is America's highest civil award. (UPI Photo/Roger L. Wollenberg)
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NEW YORK, Nov. 15 (UPI) -- Columnist William Safire reportedly is set to retire after 30 years as the conservative voice of the New York Times' Op-Ed page.
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