Letter from Bill Clinton to Elie Wiesel, January 21, 1999

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Letter from Bill Clinton to Elie Wiesel, January 21, 1999

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January 21, 1999

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This is a letter from Bill Clinton, written on White House letterhead and dated January 21, 1999, to Dr. Elie Wiesel. Clinton expresses his profound gratitude to Wiesel for sharing a statement he made the previous month at New York University Law School. He emphasizes the significant support and encouragement he has received from friends across the nation and globally. Clinton also thanks Wiesel for his offer to help and extends his best wishes. The letter concludes with a handwritten signature, "Bill," and a personal handwritten note.

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515 Madison Avenue, Suite 1130, New York, NY, USA

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