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Suharto
said
For the assistance and support of the people while I led the nation and state of Indonesia, I express my thanks and I seek forgiveness if there was any mistakes and shortcomings.
— "Text of Suharto's Resignation Speech" (1998)
Suharto
2nd President of Indonesia (1968—1998) and Acting President of Indonesia (1967—1968)
- Fame70.6
- Momentum0.3
- Indonesia rank#33
Source-basedFalling
- Fame70.6
- Momentum0.3
- Indonesia rank#33
- Politicians rank#196
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Lived 1921–2008, aged 87Indonesia
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Indonesia's second president held power for 32 years, presiding over rapid economic growth and Cold War stability while orchestrating mass killings, invasion, and genocide. Western governments backed him. Millions died under his rule.
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Born in a village near Yogyakarta during Dutch colonial rule, Suharto grew up in humble circumstances after his parents divorced, spending much of his childhood with foster parents. He served in Japanese-organized security forces during occupation, then joined the newly formed Indonesian Army after independence, rising to major general. After countering an attempted coup on 30 September 1965, the army led a nationwide violent anti-communist purge; by March 1967 Suharto was acting president, confirmed the following year. He inherited 650% inflation and deployed free market advisors who stabiliz…
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Suharto
said
In this shrinking world we do not want to isolate ourselves. Proposals, suggestions and criticisms expressed in an atmosphere of friendship will be respected.
— "Suharto Says 'Stay Out Of Our Affairs' in AFR (1992)
Suharto
said
National independence and the peoples' sovereignty are basic principles to which we fully adhere.
— Speech Given By President Suharto At State Dinner In Honour Of The Australian Prime. Minister, Mr. John Gorton (1968)
Suharto
said
The fight for freedom has culminated in the proclamation of our independence, but our struggle had still to be continued years after.
— Speech Given By President Suharto At State Dinner In Honour Of The Australian Prime. Minister, Mr. John Gorton (1968)
Suharto
saidundated
The relationship between Man and his environment, especially since the Industrial Revolution, has been an exploitative and predatory one.
— "Address by His Excellency President Soeharto of the Republic of Indonesia at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development
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