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Jimmy Carter: Our participation is important not only because we have a deep self-interest in the health of the world economy but also…

On the recordOctober 6, 1980
Our participation is important not only because we have a deep self-interest in the health of the world economy but also because our quota gives us important financial rights and influence over decisions in the international monetary system.
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Jimmy Carter
Democratic · Georgia

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International Monetary Fund Quota Increase Statement on Signing S. 2271 Into Law.

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