Commenting on Tanzania's withdrawal from COMESA. 2000-09-04 http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/909933.stm
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We have a propensity for starting and joining all kinds of organisations, the result was that we were spending more time in conferences than implementing the decisions.
— Benjamin Mkapa
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Source: Wikiquote: "Benjamin Mkapa" (Sourced, 2000)
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About Benjamin Mkapa
Benjamin Mkapa (born November 12, 1938) is a former President of the United Republic of Tanzania (1995–2005).
About Benjamin Mkapa
Benjamin Mkapa (born November 12, 1938) is a former President of the United Republic of Tanzania (1995–2005).
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