Secretary of State George Shultz accepted the Philip Klutznik Distinguished Service Award from B’nai B’rith International on Friday and said he appreciates the support he receives from such private groups.
Seymour Reich, international president of B’nai B’rith, said the award “symbolizes for us all you have done as secretary of state on behalf of human rights everywhere, on behalf of seeking peace, not only in the Middle East but throughout the world.”
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