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- Mr. Bernard Marcus, Founder of The Home Depot; International Chairman, IDI:
“By supporting IDI, Disapora Jews are helping Israel build a better future.”
- Prof. George P. Shultz, Fmr. Secretary of State; Honorary Chairman, IDI:
“The complex process of constructing a stable democracy requires vision as well as strategy. No other institution offers this combination as effectively as IDI.”
“IDI’s success lies in the commitment to a process, which is never-ending – a willingness to criticize based on the continued effort to do better.”
“IDI is having a positive impact on the survival of the State of Israel and I am proud to be deeply involved in its activities.”
- Mr. Eduard Shevardnadze, Fmr. President, Republic of Georgia:
“I was extremely proud to be the recipient of IDI’s Democracy Award. The Institute’s unique blend of fresh thinking and responsiveness to real-life crises is a valuable instrument for securing democratic norms.”
- PM Ehud Olmert’s Speech at the PM’s Conference for the Arab Sector:
“…to the Israeli Democracy Institute, which is a leader shaping the agenda, and which provides sponsorship and invests endless efforts and many resources and persists, as part of its world view, to implement this process…Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your investment…and for the spirit of the Institute, which presents this issue as well as other, important issues on the public agenda.”
- Prof. Stanley Fischer, Governor of the Bank of Israel:
“…IDI does extremely valuable work. It is certainly the think tank in Israel and more than a think tank, a promoter of various changes that need to be made in the society that I regard as pre-eminent.”
- Mr. Shraga Brosh, President of the Manufacturers Association of Israel:
“Congratulations and warm commendations for receiving the 2009 Israel Prize for Lifetime Achievement – Special Contribution to Society and State, which wholly signifies quality, achievement, excellence, and the accomplishment of goals. The members of the Manufacturers Association of Israel congratulate and salute IDI for its many successful activities.”
- MK Etan Cabal:
“Warm congratulations for being awarded the Israel Prize. As someone who is very familiar with the activities of the Institute, I know that you deserve it.”
- Mr. Nochi Dankner, IDB Group:
“The selection of the Israel Democracy Institute as the recipient of the 2009 Israel Prize for Lifetime Achievement – Special Contribution to Society and State indicates the importance of your activities and your contributions to public discourse in Israel concerning issues, such as the constitution. I am confident that the IDI will continue to play a very significant role in the fields of education and legislation in Israel.”
- Prof. Zvica Eckstein, Deputy Governor, Bank of Israel:
“Warmest congratulations to the entire IDI staff for receiving the 2009 Israel Prize for Lifetime Achievement – Special Contribution to Society and State. We have been and will continue to be happy to work with the Institute on the many important economic and social issues in Israel. May you succeed in realizing your goals, which significantly influence the path of the State of Israel.”
- MK Moshe Gafni, United Torah Judaism:
“I was extremely glad to hear that IDI had won the Israel Prize… You deserve the prize and I congratulate you…”
- Rabbi Avi Gisser, Mishapetei Eretz, Institute for Halacha and Law:
"…personally, as a leading Yesha Rabbi and the Chairman of the Mishpetei Eretz Institute, I have found IDI to be a loyal partner in working towards the revival of the Jewish People…"
- Prof. Yonatan Halevi, Head of Shaare Zedek Medical Center:
“Even before reading the Prize Committee’s justifications for granting you the award, I had no doubt that IDI was worthy of it…”
- Mr. Izthak Hertzog, Minister of Welfare and Social Services:
“I am pleased to congratulate the Israel Democracy Institute for winning the Israel Prize on Israel’s 61st year of independence. You deserve it! I admire the value, quality, and professionalism of your achievements, and have particularly high regard for your contribution to generating democratic discourse and influencing the public agenda. It is likewise indisputable that the IDI plays a crucial role in the aspiration to improve Israeli society by making it more just and egalitarian. Best wishes for the continuance of your high quality activities. I am confident that your amassed achievements will lead you to greater accomplishments.”
- Mr. Biann Kabalan, Head of the Beit Jann Local Council:
“I am certain you will continue to wave the flag of democracy in Israeli society by promoting research and information, cultivating youth leadership and, especially, bringing different sectors of Israeli society closer together.”
- Ms. Gila Maor, General Manager, Bank Leumi:
“The Israel Democracy Institute is indeed worthy of the honorable distinction of the Israel Prize for the mark that it has made on a variety of legislation, as well as for reforms in the structure and content of education.”
- Attorney General Menachem Mazuz:
“IDI has rightfully achieved a central and leading role in democratic and constitutional discourse in Israel… IDI also serves as a center for research and information, encourages public discourse, promotes political education, and contributes to seeking necessary solutions to socio-political problems. Thus, IDI contributes to the process of strengthening Israeli democracy, which is still in its development stage and has yet to surmount many complex challenges. ”
- Prof. Gavriel Motzkin, Head of the Van Leer Jerusalem Institute:
“I realize how much effort is required to promote just causes, and I truly appreciate your persistence and your success to which the Israel Prize is a public testimony.”
- Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert:
“The State of Israel respects those who themselves bestow respect, knowledge, and responsibility upon the State, which enables it to make wise decisions in difficult times. You have provided all this through an impressive investment of human resources, knowledge, intelligence, and love of country.”
- Yoram Oriav, Director General, the Ministry of Finance:
“I wish to congratulate the Israel Democracy Institute for being awarded the 2009 Israel Prize for Lifetime Achievement – Special Contribution to Society and State. The IDI’s continuous, intense, and commendable work has placed it at the center of social and economic discourse in Israel. Well done!”
- Mr. Michael Strauss, Chairman of the Executive Committee, Strauss Group:
“I would like to take this opportunity to express my deep appreciation for your praiseworthy contribution to such vital and important goals.”
- Prof. Manuel Trachtenberg, Head of the National Economic Council:
“I was happy to hear about the decision to award the Israel Prize to the IDI. The National Economic Council and I consider the IDI an endless source of information and assistance…”
- Mr. Yona Yahav, Mayor of Haifa:
“Congratulations for being awarded the 2009 Israel Prize for Lifetime Achievement for your special contribution to Israeli democracy and society, and to the State. It is to IDI's credit that it plays a leading role in charting the path of democracy in Israel, which fosters the participation of all segments of the population through dialogue, mutual respect, and full cooperation to forge a better cultural, social, and economic environment.”
- Mr. Shlomo Yanai, President and CEO of Teva:
“IDI is a center that decidedly influences constitutional and democratic discourse in Israel.”
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