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THE STUMP MARCH 23, 2012

Meet Your New World Bank President

Lots of people can (and will) tell you about the views of Jim Yong Kim, the administration's nominee to be World Bank president, on fighting poverty and improving global health over the next few days. But the Wall Street Journal has unearthed what's sure to be the most compelling character testimonial you're going to find (fast forward till about two minutes in to get to the good stuff): 

A bit painful to watch, I know, but it convinced me the guy is going to be pretty terrific in this job. I love him already. 

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