Computers quote by Thabo Mbeki

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Many of our own people here in this country do not ask about computers, telephones and television sets. They ask - when
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"Many of our own people here in this country do not ask about computers, telephones and television sets. They ask - when will we get a road to our village"

- Thabo Mbeki

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This quote by Thabo Mbeki speaks to the inequality that exists in lots of nations, including his own. It highlights the truth that many individuals in his nation are not worried about the current technology, but rather with basic requirements such as access to roadways. This quote speaks to the requirement for governments to focus on the needs of their residents, and to make sure that all individuals have access to basic facilities. It likewise speaks with the value of buying backwoods, which often do not have access to basic services. This quote is a pointer that federal governments must not ignore the requirements of their people, and ought to strive to ensure that all individuals have access to the same fundamental services. It is a call to action for governments to focus on the requirements of their citizens, and to make sure that all people have access to basic facilities.

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South Africa Flag This quote is written / told by Thabo Mbeki somewhere between June 18, 1942 and today. He/she was a famous Statesman from South Africa, the quote is categorized under the topic Computers. The author also have 22 other quotes.

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