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Good evening.
It's my honor to congratulate a good friend of mine, Esther Levens
and the late Vrem Levens on being this year's
Mordechai Award honorees.
I'd also like to personally thank Esther for being such a strong and powerful
advocate for the state of Israel.
I don't know anybody that's been a stronger or more powerful advocate
than Esther is.
She's been a friend of mine for many years.
Her husband, Vrem, dedicated his life to the preservation of a homeland
for the Jewish people.
When he passed on,
Esther picked the flag right up and continued her husband's life work.
When she started, there were many organizations in the United States
dedicated Israeli security...
but no coalition
to effectively channel the various efforts around the country.
The founding of the Israel Unity Coalition was a huge step in changing
the way that Americans connect israel.
Now the UCI has brought together more than two hundred organizations from
around the country
to a rally around a common cause.
Esther truly exemplifies the American spirit
as well as the Jewish spirit.
Her accomplishments have brought countless amounts of aid to Israel,
and her soul has brought countless numbers of people together.
I send my regrets for not being able to make it in person, but I thank you for
giving me the opportunity to send this greeting.
Again, congratulations, Esther.
You are most deserving
of this distinguished award.