Herbert Pell: “one of the strongest relationships between the true democracies of this world is that which exists between the United…”

“one of the strongest relationships between the true democracies of this world is that which exists between the United States and the State of Israel, the only true democracy in the Middle East. This friendship has its roots in the vital role played by our country in the formation of Israel and has grown stronger because of the shared political, cultural, and economic values of the two nations. To commemorate this unique relationship, a group of private citizens is undertaking the development of the American Promenade in Israel. It is to be a series of monuments and a botanical garden in a national park outside Jerusalem. It is being financed solely by private funds. A prominent American from each of the 50 States will be honored at the promenade as a founding father. I note with interest that the person to be honored from my own State of Rhode Island is Alan G. Hassenfeld, chairman and chief executive officer of one of my State's most prestigious companies, Hasbro, Inc. Alan is not only one of the industrial leaders of our country, he is also a committed and tireless philanthropist. I can think of no one more deserving to be honored as a founding father of the American Promenade in Israel than Alan Hassenfeld.”