President of the United States George W. Bush expressed his regret at the loss of a 'champion of human freedom', an 'inspiration to millions of Americans' and a 'hero for the ages'.
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- What does it mean?
- George W. Bush praised John Paul II as a champion of freedom and a hero for Americans.
- In plain terms
- A US president called him a hero and a champion of freedom who inspired many.
- What can you take from it?
- Advocating for freedom can inspire millions.
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- What makes a hero?
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