Quote by: Shimon Peres

I didn't plan to be a politician. The founder of our country, David Ben-Gurion, called me from the kibbutz to serve in the underground. We were short of manpower, short of arms. I was 24 years old. I was supposed to serve my country for one or two years. I am 89 years old this year, and I keep going.


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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