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" I do not hold to non-violence for moral reasons, but for political and practical reasons. "

Aung San Suu Kyi

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" I've always been strongly on the side of non-violence. "

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" Every government must consider the security of the country. That is just part of the responsibilities of any government. But true security can only come out of unity within a country where there are so many ethnic nationalities. "

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