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Barber B. Conable, Jr. was an American politician and lawyer who served as a U.S. Representative from New York and later as the President of the World Bank. Known for his expertise in fiscal policy and commitment to public service, Conable played a key role in shaping economic policy and international development. His leadership at the World Bank focused on reducing poverty and promoting sustainable development. Conable's contributions to politics and global finance have left a lasting impact, reflecting his dedication to improving economic and social conditions worldwide.
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"I don't think it's the function of Congress to function well. It should drag its heels on the way to decision."

Decision, Congress, Barber B. Conable, Jr.
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"Congress is functioning the way the Founding Fathers intended-not very well. They understood that if you move too quickly, our democracy will be less responsible to the majority."

Congress, Democracy, Fathers, Founding
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"Women do two thirds of the world's work. Yet they earn only one tenth of the world's income and own less than one percent of the world's property. They are among the poorest of the world's poor."

Woman, Women, Work, Income, Poor
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"Exhaustion and exasperation are frequently the handmaidens of legislative decision."

Decision, Exasperation, Exhaustion, Barber B. Conable
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