For 50 years our nation has lead the world not only in building security but in promoting global prosperity.

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Far from promoting Continental prosperity, does this institution now constitute the principal reason the world is still bogged down in the longest recession in half a century?

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Democratic leaders are dependent for their rule on the will of a free people and as such have a vested interest in promoting the peace and prosperity that all free societies desire.

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The NFL considers its sum vastly more important than its parts, sharing revenue, promoting parity, pushing big-picture prosperity for all.

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To tempt countries such as Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan, which also has visions of oil-fired prosperity, the Americans have been promoting a rival route for Caspian oil.

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In addition, the long-term growth factors for Caterpillar remain intact as rising world population, prosperity and urbanization will increase demand for energy and resources, promoting growth across its industrial businesses: construction, mining and power systems.

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