Milton Friedman, R.I.P.

An intellectual warrior for free markets and free minds has died at the age of 94.

A statement from the Friedman Foundation:

Today, upon news of the death of Nobel Laureate economist Dr. Milton Friedman, Gordon St. Angelo, president and CEO of the Milton and Rose D. Friedman Foundation, offered the following statement:

America has lost a true visionary and advocate for human freedom. And I have lost a great friend.

Milton’s passion for freedom and liberty has influenced more lives than he ever could possibly know. His writings and ideas have transformed the minds of U.S. Presidents, world leaders, entrepreneurs and freshmen economic majors alike. The loss of his passion, incisive mind and dedication to freedom are all national treasures that we mourn for today.

Milton never chose to slow down; even at 94 he kept fighting to bring educational equality to all of America’s children. And it’s this vision, this drive for educational liberty that the Friedman Foundation will continue to bring to families throughout America.

His impact on my life over the last 33 years was significant. His impact on the world was momentous. Without a doubt, few people have done more to advance civil and economic liberties throughout the world during their lifetime than Dr. Milton Friedman.

I am proud to say the I was among the many who was influenced by Milton Friedman’s passion, writings, and ideas — which led me to embrace libertarianism. Two of my favorite books, Free to Choose and Capitalism and Freedom, helped change my outlook on life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for the better.

Those of us dedicated to the cause of liberty are forever in his debt.

Milton Friedman is gone from our lives, but his passion, writings, and ideals shall live on forever in our hearts and minds.

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