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We certainly would be happy for more help, but not at the price of condescension and arrogance. If the Europeans believe they can afford to be less committed in Somalia, please - we can deal with it ourselves.

Yoweri Museveni

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Yoweri Museveni
Age: 80
Born: 1944
Born: September 15
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Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Tibuhaburwa
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