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Which president handed out an award to those who fell asleep at a state meeting?

During the presidency of George W. Bush, his national security adviser was Air Force Lieutenant General Brent Scowcroft, who was notable for frequently falling asleep at government meetings. Seeing this, Bush established a special award named after Scowcroft. She was awarded to those who fell asleep during a meeting with the president, and he evaluated the candidates for the award on three indicators - the duration and depth of sleep, as well as the presence of snoring.

Authors: Jimmy Wales, Larry Sanger

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