US President Barack Obama has paid tribute to comedian Ellen DeGeneres while presenting her with America's highest civilian honour.
The Presidential Medal of Freedom was awarded to Ellen, along with Tom Hanks, Robert de Niro and Michael Jordan.
President Obama used the occasion to speak of the influence of Ellen's decision to come out as gay in 1997.
IN: "It's easy…
OUT: …justice."
DUR: 35 seconds
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The Presidential Medal of Freedom was awarded to Ellen, along with Tom Hanks, Robert de Niro and Michael Jordan.
President Obama used the occasion to speak of the influence of Ellen's decision to come out as gay in 1997.
IN: "It's easy…
OUT: …justice."
DUR: 35 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1124ellen-obama1.mp3