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2013 Charles T. Manatt Democracy Awards Dinner

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The presentation of the 2013 Charles T. Manatt Democracy Awards took place on September 24 in Washington, D.C. Senator Richard Durbin (D-Ill.), Representative Kay Granger (R-Texas) and President of Mexico’s Federal Electoral Institute (IFE) Dr. Leonardo Valdés Zurita received the Manatt award for their dedication to democracy and human rights.

 

Mike McCurry, Press Secretary under the Clinton Administration, served as Master of Ceremonies. IFES Vice Chairman William Hybl presented a video from Representative Granger who was unable to attend the ceremony. IFES Chairman Peter Kelly invited Senator Durbin on stage to receive his award. IFE President Dr. Valdés received the final award of the evening from Ambassador James Jones, who represented the United States in Mexico from 1993-1997.

 

See Representative Kay Granger's acceptance message.

 

Watch the video on Dr. Valdés and IFE.