Elie Wiesel's letter to President Clinton regarding a received letter and memories

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Elie Wiesel's letter to President Clinton regarding a received letter and memories

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April 22, 2008

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This document is a brief handwritten letter from Elie Wiesel to President Clinton, dated April 22, 2008. In the letter, Wiesel expresses how deeply moved and honored he was to receive a "beautiful letter" from Clinton. He states that the letter brought back "fond memories" from "not so long ago." The letter concludes with expressions of admiration and affection, also conveying regards from "Marim."

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