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The spring of 1975 was a delicate time for US / Israeli relations. The Soviets were arming Egypt with advanced weaponry. The US had been a staunch ally of Israel but the Ford administration was wavering. Max Fisher had just returned from an important trip to Israel. It is very likely that he was the only person on earth who could convince President Gerald Ford and Henry Kissinger that the Israeli leadership was willing to work within US guidelines to negotiate lasting peace with Egypt. But there was little time left before his close friend, President Ford, made a speech that would set the Middle East agenda for the rest of his term as President.

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Bill Berman 02
Date: September 6, 2003
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Bill Berman describes Max Fisher's belief that consensus was not "the middle ground," but the process of getting a group to all reach the right decision.
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Gene Miller 03
Date: September 9, 2003
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Gene Miller discusses Max Fisher's wisdom in business.
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Gene Miller 04
Date: September 9, 2003
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Gene Miller remembers Max Fisher's integrity, honesty and ability to listen.
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Gene Miller 05
Date: September 9, 2003
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Gene Miller describes Max Fisher the listener.
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Jane Sherman 04
Date: September 6, 2003
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Jane Sherman reflects on her father's modesty and his preference to work under the radar.
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