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  1996 Philadelphia Liberty Recipients

  "I am proud to say that our model for peace takes into account the different facts of life, segments of societies and sectors of the economies to form the basis of regional economic cooperation….I am confident that the continuous commitment of all the concerned parties in the peace process, together with the noble efforts of the United States of America, will enable the Middle East to realize long sought comprehensive peace and stability"

King Hussein of Jordon
Philadelphia Liberty Medal acceptance message, July 4, 1996

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  "The struggle for liberty is still the most urgent priority of our times. Liberty from oppression, liberty from violence, liberty from evil, liberty from discrimination, liberty from poverty, liberty from ignorance, liberty from the fear of liberty, liberty from any restriction that does not conflict with the liberty of others. “Liberty is not a neutral concept. It is a declaration of war against the base instincts not only in the hearts of others, but in our own hearts as well"

Shimon Peres
Philadelphia Liberty Medal acceptance speech, July 4, 1996

 

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