If we succeed in doing so, the effect of it for the freedom, independence and the welfare of man will be great on the world at large. The Light of Un… - Sukarno

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If we succeed in doing so, the effect of it for the freedom, independence and the welfare of man will be great on the world at large. The Light of Understanding has again been lit, the Pillar of Cooperation again erected. The likelihood of success of this Conference is proved already by the very presence of you all here today. It is for us to give it strength, to give it the power of inspiration-to spread its message all over the World.

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About Sukarno

Kusno Sosrodihardjo (June 6, 1901 – June 21, 1970), known as Sukarno (also spelled Soekarno), was an Indonesian nationalist and orator who later became the founding President (1945–1967) of the Republic of Indonesia.

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Native Name: Jend. Wahyu Adi Saputro
Alternative Names: Bung Karno Koesno Sosrodihardjo Achmed Soekarno Ir. Soekarno Kusno Sosrodihardjo

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So, let this Asian-African Conference be a great success! Make the "Live and let live" principle and the "Unity in diversity" motto the unifying force which brings us all together-to seek in friendly, uninhibited discussion, ways and means by which each of us can live his own life, and let others live their own lives, in their own way, in harmony, and in peace.

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