Statement: On Nobel Peace Prize Recipient Dr. Muhammad Yunus

Hillary and I first met Muhammad Yunus when I was Governor, and he inspired us to create a micro-finance program in Arkansas based on his model. Muhammad proved that the poor are credit worthy and that a micro-finance effort can be self-sustainable, create growth and spread peace. I was especially pleased that he participated in this year’s Clinton Global Initiative. Because of his efforts, millions of people, most of them women, have had the chance to improve their lives and we are all better off as a result. I have thought for years that he deserved the Nobel Peace prize. The committee could not have selected anyone better.

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