'Peace is not perfect': Israel's elder statesman Shimon Peres' words of wisdom

By Michael Gordon
Updated September 28 2016 - 10:13pm, first published 3:55pm
Israel's former president Shimon Peres died on Wednesday in Israel. Photo: AP/File
Israel's former president Shimon Peres died on Wednesday in Israel. Photo: AP/File
President Barack Obama was the first one of the first to pay tribute to his friend Shimon Peres. Photo: CAROLYN KASTER
President Barack Obama was the first one of the first to pay tribute to his friend Shimon Peres. Photo: CAROLYN KASTER

"Relax! Sit down," Israel's most beloved public figure commanded, gesturing with his hands for his guests to resume their seats and a long conversation about life and hope and dreams.