I had been invited to The Carter Center in Atlanta, specifically to a Roslyn Carter Mental Health Symposium. I had even been invited to attend an inner-circle luncheon.
One by one, as Mrs. Carter spoke during the luncheon, she recognized many highly degreed and accomplished professionals from all over the world. As she called their names, they were asked to stand for applause.
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