He added that the president had praised him for his original way of thinking.

The president also praised Americans for their resilience in the ten years since 9/11.

The president praises the secretary of defense for doing a "superb" job.

The President last night praised the action taken by the Senate.

The president also praised ordinary people for their part.

At other times, the President praised interest groups for their fights against legalized abortion and gun control.

When the miners departed, the President praised them as "a strong force with much civic discipline."

At the end of the interview, the President praised the network for its news coverage, hinting that other media outfits to do the same.

The President praised him as a "Texas original" and "a straight shooter."

And since when do Presidents praise as "heroes" appointees who have been caught "running wild"?