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Without economic development, any potential for political openness and freedom will be questionable.

Jose Maria Aznar

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Jose Maria Aznar
Age: 71
Born: 1953
Born: February 25
Politician
Statesman
Statesperson
Madrid
Spain
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Questionable
Openness
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Development
Economic
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