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Events • February 19, 2020 

# Cato Institute Policy Perspectives 2020 — Welcoming Remarks and “Why I’m Optimistic about Freedom and Progress” 

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##### [Peter Goettler](/people/peter-goettler)

President and CEO 

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##### [David Boaz](/people/david-boaz)

Former Distinguished Senior Fellow, Cato Institute