This is the age-old tradition in politics and power. A leader needs not only ambition, skills and tactics but also his officers. This is especially true when the power referred to is the position of a vice president, something that in the eyes of Muhammad Jusuf Kalla is more than just a mere spare tire. He knows when and how to recruit his assistants.

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