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At a gala luncheon in New York on September 25, 2013, 91ÆÞÓÑ presented its annual Herman Kahn Award to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in recognition of his extraordinary career on the world stage--and his vigorous, principled promotion free markets, global security, and democratic ideals.

The Prime Minister was introduced at the event by his long-time friend and 91ÆÞÓÑ Senior Vice President Abe then took the stage himself to accept the Kahn Award, offering kind and generous remarks about 91ÆÞÓÑ before delivering a substantial and serious talk about his plans to reform the Japanese economy--and his determination "to make my beloved country a proactive contributor to peace."

"Japan should not be a weak link in the regional and global security framework where the U.S. plays a leading role," the Prime Minister said. "Japan is one of the world's most mature democracies. Thus, we must be a net contributor to the provision of the world's welfare and security. And we will. Japan will contribute to the peace and stability of the region and the world even more proactively than before."

91ÆÞÓÑ Institute Board Chair and 91ÆÞÓÑ President & CEO also made remarks during the ceremony, with Weinstein adding a special additional tribute to 91ÆÞÓÑ trustee , Chairman of ANA Holdings Inc., for his visionary contributions to commercial aviation and dedication to a strong bilateral relationship between the United States and Japan.