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I was a hardliner with regard to colonialism, which had occupied Africa and large parts of the world. We were waging an armed struggle, and therefore, one had to be strong. But now, no one asks for weapons but for economic aid, which changes your position.
Muammar al-Gaddafi
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"I was a hardliner with regard to colonialism, which had occupied Africa and large parts of the world. We were waging an armed struggle, and therefore, one had to be strong. But now, no one asks for weapons but for economic aid, which changes your position."
— Muammar al-Gaddafi

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I was a hardliner with regard to colonialism, which had occupied Africa and large parts of the world. We were waging an armed struggle, and therefore, one had to be strong. But now, no one asks for weapons but for economic aid, which changes your position. — Muammar al-Gaddafi

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Muammar al-Gaddafi was a Leader from Kingdom of Libya (1942–2011).

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Who said "I was a hardliner with regard to colonialism, which had occupied Africa and lar…"?
This quote is attributed to Muammar al-Gaddafi, a Leader from Kingdom of Libya.
When did Muammar al-Gaddafi live?
Muammar al-Gaddafi lived from 1942 – 2011.