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I was a prisoner, but I always felt free because I was not frightened So for me real freedom is freedom from fear.

Aung San Suu Kyi

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Aung San Suu Kyi
Age: 79
Born: 1945
Born: June 19
Burmese Politician
Human Rights Activist
Politician
Writer
Rangoon
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Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
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Amay Suu
Dr. Suu Kyi
Ms. Suu Kyi
Miss Suu Kyi
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