21 Quotes by Ian Smith

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    I would say colonialism is a wonderful thing. It spread civilization to Africa. Before it they had no written language, no wheel as we know it, no schools, no hospitals, not even normal clothing.

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    Freedom. And Justice. If you have those two, it covers everything. You must stick to those principles and have the courage of your convictions.

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    Poor air quality, which can be influenced by a variety of fumes, chemicals and allergens, is arguably the leading cause of triggers for most asthmatics in urban areas.

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    Everything we did was criticized. For about thirty years we lived with the world against us, accusing us of things we didn't do!

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    The only violence was when these so-called 'freedom fighters' terrorized the poor Africans in the villages... They were told what to do and who to support.

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    Declaring independence was the most traumatic decision I had to live up to. Because I didn't want to do it.

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    The risk from viruses is an unanswered question -- and it won't be answered until you have had organs transplanted into humans over many years.

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    I always try to be reasonable and effective.

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