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Jose Eduardo Dos Santos, influential Angolan statesman, served as the President of Angola for nearly four decades, shaping the country's political landscape during a critical period of transition and development. Despite facing criticism for his authoritarian rule, Dos Santos played a pivotal role in guiding Angola through the challenges of post-colonial nation-building.
"The merit of a democratic regime rests on one's continual willingness to exchange views, and to compete on the basis of individual merit and capacities."
"Our goal is not to crush the enemy at any price, but to make it realize that it is illegal to take up arms to overthrow a democratically elected government."
"It is evident that not all people that have the confidence of the prime minister are the same ones that have the confidence of the head of state."
"There is no magic wand that can resolve our problems. The solution rests with our work and discipline."
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