The University of Haifa awarded an honorary doctorate to the former president of the United States Bill Clinton and the former president of New York University (NYU) Dr. John Sexton, in an event that took place tonight (Tuesday) at New York University.
Congratulations: Clinton receives an honorary doctorate, photo: New York University
"Bill Clinton and John Sexton express in their many years of activity to promote a diverse and egalitarian society, coexistence and a commitment to social and environmental sustainability, the central values that we at the University of Haifa walk in their light. We are happy and proud to award the university's most important honorary degree to these two individuals, in what is a reminder Our commitment to change and influence all of humanity is constant, not only on our campus - but also in the State of Israel and the entire world," said University of Haifa President Prof. Ron Rubin.
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"I am happy to receive the title together with my friend John Sexton, who always reminded us that we should not give up, that we should always see the light, even when everything seems dark and that a day wasted in anger and resentment is a day wasted in vain," said Clinton.
Clinton, the 42nd President of the USA, received the title in recognition of his deep commitment to the State of Israel over the years, for his work to promote coexistence and coexistence in the entire Middle East and for his courageous friendship with the late Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin.
In addition, he received the title in recognition of his activities to promote social and environmental sustainability worldwide, through the initiatives of the Clinton Foundation.
Prof. Sexton received the title in recognition of his academic leadership across borders and nationalities, which promoted values of multiculturalism and diversity of thought as tools to advance research and science and for his work to promote social leadership through higher education.
Dr. John Sexton receives an honorary doctorate // Photo: New York University
Clinton served as president of the USA for two terms, between the years 1993-2001, a period characterized by high economic growth in the USA and great international involvement in the international arena, he promoted a series of social and social laws and the USA under his leadership worked extensively to bring peace to international conflicts.
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