It is always wise to have friends. Especially when you have projects and goals that impact on people's health, peace and prosperity. At The Hebrew University of Jerusalem such projects and goals are the ingredients of a mission that has been successful for the past 75 years. In President Clinton's words, "we look at Hebrew University and see David Ben-Gurion's dream coming to life." What was that dream? It was to lead the world to a better future by marrying the ethical teachings of the ancients with the discoveries of the modem world. It was to build a strong bond between Israel and its Arab neigh- "I accept this honor today on behalf of My predecessors, beginning with Harry Truman — nine American Presidents all devoted to Israel's security and freedom, all committed to peace in the Middle East. I accept it on behalf of the American people who have formed not just an alliance, but a profound friendship with the people of Israel over these last 5o years." / , President Bill Clin bors, which the University does through its dedication to At the American Friends of The Hebrew University of Jerusalem we are proud to have participated in the White House ceremony that conferred an honorary doc- torate on President Clinton. We are proud, that by accepting the degree, he calls himself an American Friend of the University and an / 4,4 11/ 1 AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY EAST CENTRAL REGION 3659 Green Road, Suite 306, Beachwood, OH 44122-5715 Neil Weinberger, President 6/5 1998 6 If yo*u'd like more information about the University and its American Friends, call us at 1-800-969-2348