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Belichick Won't Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom After All

Associated Press

   New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick announced Monday night that
   he will not accept the Presidential Medal of Freedom, saying "remaining
   true to the people, team and country I love outweigh the benefits of
   any individual award."

   In a one-paragraph statement, the six-time Super Bowl-winning coach did
   not say explicitly that he had turned down the offer from President
   Donald Trump, whom he has called a friend. Instead, Belichick
   explained, "the decision has been made not to move forward with the
   award" in the wake of last week's deadly siege on the U.S. Capitol.

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