Letter from George W. Bush to Elie Wiesel

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Letter from George W. Bush to Elie Wiesel

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August 16, 2007

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Bush, George W.
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Bush, Laura
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Wiesel, Eliezer

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This letter, dated August 16, 2007, is from President George W. Bush to Elie Wiesel. President Bush thanks Wiesel for joining him for lunch at the White House and expresses gratitude for Wiesel's dedication to educating others about the Holocaust and promoting human rights worldwide. He also thanks Wiesel for inscribed copies of his books and sends best wishes from himself and Laura Bush to Elie and Marion Wiesel.

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