But definitely, when a decision is taken, or when you are trying to oppose a decision, you are in a weaker position than the member states, because they know more about the situation than you. We gave information, but they never gave us any information.
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- Author's profession: Public Servant
- Nationality: egyptian
- Born: November 14, 1922
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