Letter from Elie Wiesel to Colin Powell, May 28, 2004

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Letter from Elie Wiesel to Colin Powell, May 28, 2004

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May 28, 2004

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Elie Wiesel writes to Colin Powell expressing profound gratitude and admiration for a "gift letter" that Powell sent. He mentions that the letter was read aloud by Jon Voight at a dinner attended by over 700 guests, and was met with great applause and emotion. Wiesel conveys a deep personal connection, stating he never had a brother and now feels he has found a "very special one" in Powell, emphasizing his strong feelings of gratitude and admiration.

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