Fired, Yes, but the Presidential Medal of Freedom?

Today, George Bush handed out the Presidential Medal of Freedom to three men, Tommy Franks, Paul Bremer and George Tenent. In the New York Times article, Bush is quoted as saying the three man "made our country more secure and advanced the cause of human liberty". That's Tommy Franks who was in charge when Osama bin Laden escaped from Tora Bora. Paul Bremer, who handed over sovereignty to the Iraqi people a few days early so he could dash to his waiting helicopter and leave behind the smoldering mesh of his occupation. George Tenet who was in charge of the CIA during the biggest intelligence failure America has seen since Pearl Harbor. Presidential Medal of Freedom, my ass.