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“I have some figures which compare the cost of one kilo of airplane compared to one kilo of rice. One kilo of airplane costs thirty thousand US dollars and one kilo of rice is seven cents. And if you want to pay for your one kilo of high-tech products with a kilo of rice, I don’t think we have enough.”

Quote by B. J. Habibie

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B. J. Habibie was a prominent Indonesian engineer and politician who served as the President of Indonesia from 1998 to 1999. He is known for his role in the development of the Indonesian aerospace industry and his efforts to reform the country's political and economic systems. more

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