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" I don't have tiffs with people. I only mind my business, but whatever interferes my freedom of expression, I have always voiced. "

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" Today, we should look for people with great organizational skills to run a government - not just leaders, who are good with people. "

" You have to appreciate the finer points of your work; criticise, too, if needed. I am also my own worst and most honest critic. I can say things which nobody will ever dare say. Even the best of friends will stop at a point, whereas I can go beyond. "

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