They thought that I was a man with reasonable judgment, so I was never under pressure from my parents; I could do whatever I wanted. I never had a negative word from them, nothing whatsoever.
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