Ian Smith

Politician

1919-04-08

Quotes by Ian Smith

• Declaring independence was the most traumatic decision I had to live up to. Because I didn't want to do it.

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• Poor air quality, which can be influenced by a variety of fumes, chemicals and allergens, is arguably the leading cause of triggers for most asthmatics in urban areas.

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• The only violence was when these so-called 'freedom fighters' terrorized the poor Africans in the villages... They were told what to do and who to support.

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• The risk from viruses is an unanswered question - and it won't be answered until you have had organs transplanted into humans over many years.

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• I would say colonialism is a wonderful thing. It spread civilization to Africa. Before it they had no written language, no wheel as we know it, no schools, no hospitals, not even normal clothing.

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