Hidden Magma
FOR decades, Bung Karnos speeches were like magma that could fire up as well as seduce the crowds. Close to his fall, this magma was buried and went unnoticed. Here are excerpts of some of his speeches during Bung Karnos last days in power.
October 21, 2003
President Sukarnos Speech on the Inauguration of the New Ministers of the Dwikora Cabinet at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, February 24, 1966 (Book II, Revolusi Belum Selesai, p1)
Perhaps it is better if I clarify this one more time, it is wrong for someone or a group to think that I, especially as the Supreme Commander of the Revolution, but also as an individual, can and will let myself be pushed up and down, back and forth, pursued. In English, I
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