![I certainly don' think I could've played the character [Idi Amin] the same way without being in Uganda. I loved working in Uganda.](/assets/img/quote-photos/i-certainly-don-think-i-couldve-played-the-character-idi-amin-the-same-way-wi.jpg)
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character men realizing
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character adversity responsibility
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thinking outcomes technique
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thinking competition
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uganda people political
One of the matters that must be addressed is that Rwanda and Uganda have to leave the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We're also supporting processes to ensure that the political dialogue among the Congolese themselves takes place so that the people there can decide their future. Thabo Mbeki
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