Amin knew that neither West nor East would criticize him for fear that he would support the other side. He felt he was untouchable and he said so openly. (Ryszard Kapuściński)

Amin knew that neither West nor East would criticize him for fear that he would support the other side. He felt he was untouchable and he said so openly.

Ryszard Kapuściński

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