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Statement from the Director of Global Financial Integrity on the Passing of George Vojta

January 4, 2011

By Clark Gascoigne

Clark Gascoigne is the Communications Director at Global Financial Integrity in Washington, DC.

WASHINGTON, DC — Global Financial Integrity (GFI) marks the passing of George Vojta, a distinguished and luminary figure in the financial world. GFI director, Raymond Baker, issued the following statement following the news of Mr. Vojta’s passing:

I admired George greatly. His deep knowledge and fundamental integrity were impressive. His view of the world was extremely well informed and his approach to resolving its staggering problems was grounded in a set of values that influenced many who came into contact with him, myself most certainly included. He will be greatly missed, but his legacy will endure.

Click here to read the full New York Times obituary.

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