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The Wall Street Journal
June 28, 2011
The U.S. government early Tuesday endorsed French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde to be the next head of the International Monetary Fund, sealing her appointment just hours before a meeting of the institution’s board.
“Minister Lagarde’s exceptional talent and broad experience will provide invaluable leadership for this indispensable institution at a critical time for the global economy,” Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner said in a statement. “We are encouraged by the broad support she has secured among the Fund’s membership, including from the emerging economies.”
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