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BumRushDaShow

(146,135 posts)
Wed Nov 20, 2024, 08:26 PM Nov 20

Biden awards Medal of Freedom to former Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards

Source: ABC News

November 20, 2024, 6:29 PM


President Joe Biden on Wednesday awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to former Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards at a private ceremony, the White House said.

Richards, the daughter of the late Texas Gov. Ann Richards, left the reproductive health care organization in 2018 after leading it for 12 years.

Earlier this year, Richards revealed she was battling glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer – the same that killed Biden’s son Beau.

Biden posted on X that it was his "honor" to award Cecile Richards the Medal of Freedom, and shared a photo of him, first lady Jill Biden, Richards and Richards's husband, Kirk Adams.


President Joe Biden awarded the Medal of Freedom to former Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards, pictured here with Kirk Adams and First Lady Jill Biden, in a photo posted to his X account, Nov. 20, 2024.
President Biden/X




Read more: https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/biden-awards-medal-freedom-former-planned-parenthood-president/story?id=116067740

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Biden awards Medal of Freedom to former Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards (Original Post) BumRushDaShow Nov 20 OP
Thank you, President Biden! And thank you, Cecile! niyad Nov 20 #1
Well Deserved. BOSSHOG Nov 20 #2
Yes, well deserved Deuxcents Nov 20 #5
One of our... 2naSalit Nov 20 #13
She fought the good fight for the right reason BOSSHOG Nov 20 #15
I think the world of Cecile Richards, and the same goes for her mom Ann. Drum Nov 20 #3
Oh, 🧡 Ann Richard's daughter! electric_blue68 Nov 20 #14
Ann Richards! SomewhereInTheMiddle Nov 21 #18
I am so happy to see this. Well deserved medal for Cecile. Irish_Dem Nov 20 #4
PS. Jill Biden looks perfect. Her outfit is fabulous. Irish_Dem Nov 20 #6
(So good to have a First Lady who dresses well.......) lastlib Nov 20 #11
Yes exactly. Irish_Dem Nov 21 #20
Good for them, both President Biden and Cecil Richard's. Biophilic Nov 20 #7
Good. Nt Figarosmom Nov 20 #8
Awesome news! n/t iluvtennis Nov 20 #9
Long overdue and well deserved. sheshe2 Nov 20 #10
She definitely deserves this honor. She does not deserve glioblastoma. LoisB Nov 20 #12
Boy, am I gonna miss him. calimary Nov 20 #16
Well deserved award. riversedge Nov 21 #17
Cecile is trying to put on a brave face there, and she definitely deserves the honor DFW Nov 21 #19
I'm feeling the same way. Ilsa Nov 21 #25
Wonderful, well-deserved. Timeflyer Nov 21 #21
She deserves her award riverbendviewgal Nov 21 #22
Agree republianmushroom Nov 21 #23
Well deserved Hotler Nov 21 #24
Outstanding move. Thank you, President Biden. Paladin Nov 21 #26
Glioblastoma. God that's awful. My wife is dealing with the same thing. Hassler Nov 21 #27
YES!! KT2000 Nov 21 #28
hear, hear!!! AllaN01Bear Nov 21 #29
Cecille Richards is an amazing lady LetMyPeopleVote Nov 21 #30
The headline brought a smile to my face soldierant Nov 21 #31

BOSSHOG

(40,762 posts)
15. She fought the good fight for the right reason
Wed Nov 20, 2024, 10:45 PM
Nov 20

To aid humanity. I’m an old white guy who knows our key to survival is to value our women, not denigrate them. Too many dumbass men in this country.

18. Ann Richards!
Thu Nov 21, 2024, 04:42 AM
Nov 21

I worked at the PBS station in Austin back in the mid-1980-90s. Had the honour to meet her a few times. Great lady with lots of presence. Her election gave me hope that Texas politics were turning around.

No such luck. Sigh.

Irish_Dem

(62,086 posts)
4. I am so happy to see this. Well deserved medal for Cecile.
Wed Nov 20, 2024, 08:32 PM
Nov 20

Her mother, Ann Richards, is looking down from heaven with joy and pride.

Irish_Dem

(62,086 posts)
6. PS. Jill Biden looks perfect. Her outfit is fabulous.
Wed Nov 20, 2024, 08:34 PM
Nov 20

Tailored to perfection, cut and color wonderful.

lastlib

(25,141 posts)
11. (So good to have a First Lady who dresses well.......)
Wed Nov 20, 2024, 10:02 PM
Nov 20

Last edited Thu Nov 21, 2024, 06:15 PM - Edit history (1)

...as opposed to one who doesn't dress at all........

Thank you, Dr. Biden, for the grace and class you have shown for all these years. Your predecessor/successor should have as much.

Irish_Dem

(62,086 posts)
20. Yes exactly.
Thu Nov 21, 2024, 07:24 AM
Nov 21

A lovely and hardworking First Lady.
Dedicated teacher and public servant.

Biophilic

(5,175 posts)
7. Good for them, both President Biden and Cecil Richard's.
Wed Nov 20, 2024, 08:38 PM
Nov 20

We need more reminders of the really extraordinary people in our world. That picture has 4 of them.

sheshe2

(88,913 posts)
10. Long overdue and well deserved.
Wed Nov 20, 2024, 08:43 PM
Nov 20

This is wonderful news...an acknowledgement that is most welcome today.
💙💙💙

LoisB

(9,212 posts)
12. She definitely deserves this honor. She does not deserve glioblastoma.
Wed Nov 20, 2024, 10:37 PM
Nov 20

And the Orange Abomination keeps right on ticking. Something is just so unfair here.

DFW

(57,067 posts)
19. Cecile is trying to put on a brave face there, and she definitely deserves the honor
Thu Nov 21, 2024, 07:17 AM
Nov 21

But I am saddened beyond belief at her affliction. I haven't seen her in a few years, and I might not see her again, depending on how aggressive her cancer is. Glioblastoma took a cousin, and aunt, and my wife's brother. Once it is diagnosed, it is not a question of "if," but "when."

From better days:

Ilsa

(62,416 posts)
25. I'm feeling the same way.
Thu Nov 21, 2024, 01:04 PM
Nov 21

You can see PJB trying to support her, but she looks really weak on her right side. The last time I saw her on Deadline WhiteHouse, she did well, but I could tell there was something off with her affect. I hope she can pass peacefully when the time comes.

On edit: you can see the new asymmetry in her facial muscles.

She's been an inspiration to so many women. Her passing will be a sad day for us all, like her mother's passing.

riverbendviewgal

(4,336 posts)
22. She deserves her award
Thu Nov 21, 2024, 10:46 AM
Nov 21

She is a great lady. It is very sad she has glioblastma brain tumor. My 26 year old son died from it 25 years ago. I am sure she will be as brave as he was.

soldierant

(8,127 posts)
31. The headline brought a smile to my face
Thu Nov 21, 2024, 06:40 PM
Nov 21

and the glioblastoma brought tears to my eyes. Oh, Cecile, honey, thank you for everything. And may you experience the very least possible pain.

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