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"How many times, have I had to seat women whom I received at audiences next to me, rather than facing me, in order to avoid general embarrassment? Nothing should compel us to suffer such trials. It puts the nerves of men and the modesty of women to a severe test."
— Habib Bourguiba
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About Habib Bourguiba
Habib Bourguiba (3 August 1903 β 6 April 2000) was the first President of Tunisia, from July 25, 1957 until 7 November 1987, when he was removed from office in a coup d'Γ©tat.
About Habib Bourguiba
Habib Bourguiba (3 August 1903 β 6 April 2000) was the first President of Tunisia, from July 25, 1957 until 7 November 1987, when he was removed from office in a coup d'Γ©tat.
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