He was well educated, speaks fluent English and describes himself as a moderate Muslim.

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Buffett was a well-educated young man whose father was a Congressman, and he spent a great deal of time in Washington D.

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He was almost a symbolic figure: young, energetic, polished, well-educated and ready to tackle challenges.

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