Peres attends the AIPAC Policy Conference

President of Israel Shimon Peres acknowledges his being named to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom from United States President Barack Obama during Obama's opening remarks at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, March 4, 2012. At left is the Ambassador of Israel Michael Oren. UPI/Ron Sachs/Pool