I knew President Yeltsin well. He would never have tolerated government officials demonstratively showing off the millions they acquired through corruption, the way it's done today.
For generations, America has served as a beacon of hope and freedom for those outside her borders, and as a land of limitless opportunity for those risking everything to seek a better life. Their talents and contributions have continued to enrich our country.
| Jessica Alba, Actress (1981) |
| James Baker, Politician (1930) |
| Lionel Barrymore, Actor (1878) |
| Harold Bauer, Musician (1873) |
| Simin Daneshvar, Novelist (1921) |
| Duncan Forbes, Writer (1798) |
| Jorge Garcia, Actor (1972) |
| William Hall, Soldier (1827) |
| Diane Johnson, Novelist (1934) |
| Elena Kagan, Judge (1960) |
| Penelope Fitzgerald, Poet (2000) |
| Leon Jouhaux, Leader (1954) |
| Mohammed Daud Khan, Statesman (1978) |
| Aleksandr Lebed, Politician (2002) |

