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“I'd like to say from the beginning that the 12 years I've been coming here, I've met unfailing courtesy and cooperation, courtesy from your people and cooperation from the Ministry of Information.”

Quote by Peter Arnett

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Peter Arnett, born on November 13, 1934, is an accomplished journalist. He is renowned for his coverage of the Vietnam War and the Gulf War, and has won numerous journalism awards. more

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