Letter from Hillary Rodham Clinton to Elie Wiesel

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Letter from Hillary Rodham Clinton to Elie Wiesel

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July 30, 2000

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Clinton, Hillary Rodham
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Wiesel, Elie

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This is a letter from Hillary Rodham Clinton to Mr. Elie Wiesel, dated July 30, 2000. In the letter, Clinton thanks Elie and Marion for their friendship, wise counsel, and long-standing support, describing them as "pillars of support." She mentions her ongoing campaign, acknowledging that she has been warned to expect attacks, but emphasizes that Wiesel's public statements, wisdom, and moral authority make a tremendous positive difference. The letter concludes with an expression of gratitude and appreciation.

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