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“A country does not go bankrupt.”

Quote by Walter Wriston

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Walter Wriston was an outstanding banker who was born on August 3, 1919, and passed away on January 19, 2005. He had a profound impact on the financial industry, particularly in the field of international banking. His career began at Morgan Guaranty Trust, and later he became the CEO of Chase Manhattan Bank, leading the bank to become one of the largest in the world. more

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