My condolences to the family of former Angolan President Eduardo dos Santos upon his passing. I had regular meetings with President Eduardo Dos Santos of Angola while I held senior positions in African affairs in the U.S. Government from 1986 to 1993. At all times, I found him to be a sincere believer in peace and democracy for his people. While his tenure in office was undermined by civil war and fiscal mismanagement, I believe he set the stage for the strong democratic and anti-corruption systems that followed.
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