Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 16, 1979
It is significant and gratifying that your achievements have been recognized with this renowned international award.
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Jimmy Carter
Democratic · Georgia

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1979 Nobel Prize in Economics Messages of Congratulations to Sir William Arthur Lewis and Theodore W. Schultz.

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