Even before I went to the UN, I often would want to say something in a meeting - only woman at the table - and I'd think, 'OK well, I don't think I'll say that. It may sound stupid.' And then some man says it, and everybody thinks it's completely brilliant, and you are so mad at yourself for not say
“Amin knew that neither West nor East would criticize him for fear that he would support the other side. He felt he was untouchable and he said so openly.”