Quote by: Shimon Peres

The Middle East is ailing. The malady stems from pervasive violence, shortages of food, water and educational opportunities, discrimination against women and - the most virulent cause of all - the absence of freedom.


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  • NameShimon Peres
  • DescriptionIsraeli politician, 8th prime minister and 9th president of Israel
  • AliasesSzymon Perski
  • BornAugust 2, 1923
  • CountryIsrael
  • ProfessionPolitician; Diplomat
  • AwardsNobel Peace Prize; Order Of The British Empire; Legion Of Honour; Order Of Saint Michael And Saint George; Presidential Medal Of Freedom; Knight Commander Of The Order Of The British Empire; Félix Houphouët-Boigny Peace Prize; Four Freedoms Award - Freedom From Fear; Philadelphia Liberty Medal; Steiger Award