Eqbal Ahmad Quotes

The U.S. government officials lie when they talk about human rights. They're a bunch of hypocrites and liars. You can't take it seriously.

Eqbal Ahmad

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• Liars

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• The U.S. government officials lie when they talk about human rights. They're a bunch of hypocrites and liars. You can't take it seriously.

  

  Eqbal Ahmad
  • Government
  • Human Rights
  • Liars