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Former Prime Minister of Pakistan

Benazir Bhutto, born on June 21, 1953, and died on December 27, 2007, was a prominent Pakistani politician who served as the Prime Minister of Pakistan twice. She was the first female Prime Minister in the history of Pakistan and came from a political dynasty.

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“Political dictatorship and social hopelessness create the desperation that fuels religious extremism.”

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“The Internet is the great equalizer.The technology which emanated from the Silicon Valley of California has more potential to ameliorate social inequality than any development in the history of the world, including the industrial revolution.”

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“Dictatorships by their nature are unrepresentative as they neglect the social needs of the people.”

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“The next few months are critical to Pakistan's future direction as a democratic state committed to promoting peace, fighting terrorism and working for social justice.”

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“Extremism can flourish only in an environment where basic governmental social responsibility for the welfare of the people is neglected. Political dictatorship and social hopelessness create the desperation that fuels religious extremism.”

People Political Social Religious Responsibility Environment Welfare Fuel Dictatorship Desperation Social Responsibility Hopelessness Neglected Extremism Religious Extremism Political Extremism

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“I dream ...of a world where we can commit our social resources to the development of human life and not to its destruction”

World Humans Dream Social Development Resources Destruction Commit Human Life Pro Life

Book:Speeches and Statements: Oct. 1993-Nov. 1996

Source: Speeches and Statements: Oct. 1993-Nov. 1996

“In distinguishing between Islamic teachings and social taboos, we must remember that Islam forbids injustice; Injustice against people, against nations, against women. It shuns race, color, and gender as a basis of distinction amongst fellowmen. It enshrines piety as the sole criteria for judging humankind.”

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Book:Speeches and Statements: Oct. 1993-Nov. 1996

Source: Speeches and Statements: Oct. 1993-Nov. 1996

About the Author

Born: June 21, 1953
Died: December 27, 2007
Known for: Former Prime Minister of Pakistan
Quotes: 84

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Speeches and Statements: Apr. 2-Nov. 14, 1989Related source material

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