David M. Rubenstein Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom

On behalf of the entire Council on Foreign Relations community, I want to congratulate David M. Rubenstein, chairman of our Board of Directors, on receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden.

The citation accompanying the medal, the nation’s highest civilian honor, notes that David is a “renowned leader in business, arts, and culture. After serving our nation on the staff of the Senate Judiciary Committee and in President Carter’s White House, David went on to become a transformational business leader and philanthropist, from advancing cutting-edge cancer treatment to restoring our nation’s monuments. His leadership reminds us that at our best, we learn from, preserve, and share our history so that everyone sees themselves in the story of America.”

We also know that David has an unwavering commitment to the mission of the Council—to inform U.S. engagement with the world and to have impact on the most consequential issues facing the United States and the world. I am personally grateful for his leadership, stewardship, and support of this great institution. 

Please join me in congratulating David on this well-deserved honor.

Mike