Letter from Elie Wiesel to Adrian Nastase concerning Romanian-American relations

This document is a congratulatory letter from Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, to Elie Wiesel, dated October 11, 1998. The letter extends heartfelt congratulations to Wiesel on his 70th birthday, acknowledging it as a significant milestone in his life and for the Jewish people. Netanyahu commends Wiesel's distinguished literary and philosophical works, as well as his courageous stance on important issues, which have established him as the "conscience of mankind." The letter emphasizes Wiesel's incomparable integrity and complete dedication in shouldering this responsibility. It concludes with a wish for Wiesel to enjoy many more years of greatness. The letter is printed on Prime Minister letterhead with a handwritten signature by Benjamin Netanyahu.

Condoleezza Rice, as Secretary of State, writes to Elie Wiesel to thank him for inviting her to a conference in Petra, Jordan, in June. This conference is being convened by the Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity and the King Abdullah II Fund for Development. Rice expresses her regret that she will be unable to attend due to prior commitments on her schedule. She acknowledges the importance of the conference's focus on building economic infrastructure for peace, anticipating a dynamic and worthwhile discussion, and states her anticipation of learning about the forum's outcome. The letter concludes with a wish for great success to Elie Wiesel and Marion concerning the conference.

This letter, dated January 28, 2005, is from Bill Clinton, on behalf of the William J. Clinton Foundation, to Elie and Marion Wiesel. Clinton expresses regret that the Wiesels were unable to attend the dedication of the William J. Clinton Presidential Center. He explains that the Center's exhibits tell the story of his Presidency, America's transition, the importance of public service, and the achievements possible through collaboration. He highlights the Center's architecture, which symbolizes building bridges between people of different backgrounds and across political divides. Clinton hopes the Wiesels will visit the Center and thanks them for their friendship and support. He mentions that Hillary joins him in sending best wishes for the new year and that a commemorative program from the event is enclosed.

This letter, dated January 5, 2011, is an invitation from William Jefferson Clinton to Elie Wiesel. Clinton invites Wiesel to deliver the keynote address at the 2011 Winter Meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) on Thursday, February 17, at the Sentry Center Midtown East in New York City. The letter explains that the meeting will convene CGI's Action Networks, which were established in 2009 to facilitate coordination among CGI members on issues such as reducing poverty, improving the environment, and increasing global access to health care and education. Clinton expresses honor at the prospect of Wiesel's participation and directs him to contact Christina Sass, CGI's Deputy Director of Program, to confirm his availability for the keynote address during the final plenary session.

This document is a faxed letter from Jack Lang to Elie Wiesel, dated July 13, 1999, from Paris. Lang invites Wiesel to a significant cultural meeting titled "Nouvelles Dimensions de la Culture en Europe," scheduled for September 16 in Barcelona. He expresses his enthusiasm for the initiative, organized by Pasqual Maragall, the former mayor of Barcelona, which aims to gather intellectuals and creators globally. Lang praises Maragall's work in transforming Barcelona into a modern and dynamic city, highlighting its restoration and renovation efforts, partly undertaken for the Olympic Games. The meeting is set to take place in Ciutat Vella, the historic heart of Barcelona, and Maragall's leadership of the "Generalitat" is noted as a historically important event for European culture and spirit. Lang hopes for Wiesel's participation. A handwritten note on the fax cover indicates the fax is incoming for Elie Wiesel, suggesting he may wish to respond from New York City.