Letter from Elie Wiesel to Barack Obama

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Letter from Elie Wiesel to Barack Obama

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May 7, 2010

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This is a brief letter from Elie Wiesel to President Barack Obama, dated May 7, 2010. In the letter, Wiesel expresses his appreciation for a recent lunch they shared, highlighting how special it was and how deeply impressed he was by Obama's openness and willingness to understand his feelings and perspective. Wiesel concludes by offering his assistance if ever needed and reaffirms his friendship.

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