Tenet: "I Will Never Give That [Freedom] Medal Back"

On December 14, 2004, President Bush awarded George Tenet -- along with Paul Bremer and Tommy Franks -- the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In his remarks, Bush said of these individuals:

Today this honor goes to three men who have played pivotal roles in great events, and whose efforts have made our country more secure and advanced the cause of human liberty.

A group of former CIA intelligence officials recently wrote a letter to Tenet, saying, "The reality of Iraq, however, has not made our nation more secure nor has the cause of human liberty been advanced. In fact, your tenure as head of the CIA has helped create a world that is more dangerous." The officials then called on Tenet to give back his medal. "We believe you have a moral obligation to return the Medal of Freedom you received from President George Bush," they wrote.

Last night on Larry King Live, Tenet obstinately rejected the call to return the medal

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