Former U.S.President Jimmy Carter described the Obama selection as "a bold statement of international support for his vision and commitment to peace and harmony in international relations".

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In most cases, journals explain the selection process in a statement of their editorial policies and guidelines.

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"We have been very impressed with Rowan's contribution to the game in Hong Kong and have no hesitation in inviting him to be part of our squad, " Derek Quinnell, team manager of the Barbarians, or Baa-Baas, said in a statement following Varty's selection last month.

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In a statement on the issue, the bishops said academic selection at age 11 had "outlived its usefulness".

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