2005	Victor Yushenko “Viktor Yushchenko has demonstrated this courage, this spirit, and this commitment in challenging corruption and election fraud, and winning his nation's mandate to lead after the Orange Revolution. Today, his continuing vigilance in the service of liberty is guiding Ukraine's transformation to become a truly free and democratic society, and a prosperous nation.” The Philadelphia Liberty Medal Citation
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2004	Hamid Karzai "The Philadelphia Liberty Medal has always been awarded to world leaders of great courage, vision and faith in the future…President Karzai is working tirelessly and skillfully to unify his country’s diverse factions, strengthen its economy and move towards democratic values and practices" The Philadelphia Liberty Medal International Selection Commission
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2003	Sandra Day O’Connor "Sandra Day O’Connor is a leader of exceptional dignity, character and integrity...she has been a champion of justice, and her fairness and prudence on major decisions have made a lasting impact on our society….Justice O’Connor is one of the great legal minds in the United States, and she is a role model not only to women, but to millions of Americans." Philadelphia Liberty Medal Media Release
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2002	Colin Powell "Among the leaders who are in the forefront of supporting human liberties, and those who have earned respect for their courage and resoluteness in upholding rights held dear by Americans throughout their careers, Colin Powell is a giant" Philadelphia Liberty Medal International Selection Commission
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2001	Kofi Annan “Secretary General Annan is admired alike by leaders from the countries of the world and by their grass roots populations. He is recognized for his moral character, for his faith and loyalty. And for his attachment to social justice as well as to economic development…He has affirmed the worldwide right of ‘life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness’ – rights held so dear by the founders of our own nation.” Philadelphia Liberty Medal International Selection Commission
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