The country is not a democratic state. Therefore we fear that they might carry a recorder in their pocket or there may be bugs in the walls, and you cannot be absolutely sure that you get a straight testimony.
Hans BlixAbout author
- Author's profession: Diplomat
- Nationality: swedish
- Born: June 28, 1928
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