I worked with a group of people who argued day and night - professors, officials, the Minister of Finance - but there were decisions that I had to make.
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