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Gates says poor countries not doomed to stay poor

By Jake Pearson
Published January 21, 2014 11:23pm ET
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Gates says poor countries not doomed to stay poor
Philanthropists Bill Gates speaks during an interview on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014, in New York. Gates pitched an optimistic future for the world's poor and sick his annual letter, arguing passionately against three myths he said hurt efforts to bring people out of poverty, save lives and improve living conditions. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews) | Bebeto Matthews

NEW YORK (AP) — Bill and Melinda Gates are optimistic about the future for the world’s poor and say three myths are hampering progressive efforts to fight disease and poverty.

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