In honor of Lieut. Gen. Sudi Silalahis birthday party last Tuesday, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, presidential candidate for the Democratic Party, recounted stories about his old friend and associate.

Calling Sudi, 55, a loyal friend, Yudhoyono, better known as SBY, addressed the guests assembled at the office grounds of Leader, the campaign consultancy, on Jalan Teluk Betung in Central Jakarta. Yudhoyono said he and Sudiwho both served in Megawatis