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<br />10 <br /> <br />Westerner who blazed the trail to economic freedom and prosperity for <br />us and millions yet unborn; Diplomat who sought to preserve the rights <br />of mankind through the application of enduring principles; and <br />Statesman who sought the ultimate good of this Nation through fair <br />adjustments among the sovereign States of our Great Republic. . . . This <br />salutation. . . is presented in deep appreciation of the West's first <br />citizen as a personal tribute to Delph Carpenter. . . .47 <br /> <br />As Carr noted in his address, "It took years to induce others to agree <br />with him. But Colorado's outstanding irrigation lawyer knew he was right. <br />The insistent, logical, persuasive arguments of the man with the 'piercing blue <br />eyes, the twinkling blue eyes, the understanding blue eyes,' finally got the job <br />done. 48 . <br />