Many years later, Mr. and Mrs. Clinton invited Wiesel to speak at the Millennium Lecture Series. He expressed his pains of the damages indifference creates among thousands of citizens, including the White House, entirety of Congress, and many more. Wiesel opens with a small anecdote, showing the turning point of his life when American soldiers infiltrated the concentration camps. He saw the anger American soldiers had raging through their eyes. This little incident sparked a world of hope. After many, many years, he finally regained joy and taught himself to express gratitude. This heartfelt yet sorrowful introduction opens the hearts of many Americans, tapping into their empathy, drawing them in to listen closer. He thanks the efforts of the President and First Lady and their compassion for “the children in the world...the homeless… the victims of injustice, [and] the victims of destiny and society” (Wiesel) as it really matters to him. Talking to them directly catches their attention and places them on a pedestal of honor. The extent of his gratitude is exposed when his slip-of-the-tongue referred to Mrs. Clinton on a first name basis, revealing how close he feels to her. His appreciation lifts the mood of the impending darkness that would follow.…show more content… The surplus of loaded words such as “dark shadow” and “senseless chain” weighs down the mood and presents his serious approach. From the endless assassinations of great leaders to perilous wars, many would hear the unfathomable amount of information they were not aware of. Even now, cruel terrorists such as ISIS and frightening governments such as North Korea have been ignored by many. This problem is still prevalent despite the decades that have passed. Although the world is moving on, the great public should not forget the sins that have been
