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Distasteful

The U.S. leadership always portrays itself as a champion of democracy but clandestinely endorses military dictatorships and banana republics. The Richard Nixon-Henry Kissinger remarks against Indira Gandhi and Indians, and the U.S.' support to Pakistan in 1971 only reinforce the fact. But it was Nixon who exited office disgracefully while Indira Gandhi not only changed the political climate but also altered the geography of South Asia.

P.A. Kushalappa,
Bangalore

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Mr. Kissinger has apologised for his remarks against Indira Gandhi after three-and-a-half decades. Shameful and undignified utterances come only from those who revel in pelf and power. Let us not delve into the past.

Leena Janet,
Coimbatore

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President Nixon was nicknamed "Tricky Dick" by the media. When he became President, Watergate happened — giving him a chance to prove his critics right. As for Mr. Kissinger, his apology deserves to be rejected with contempt.

Surprisingly, he visited India in 2002 on a mission to find a solution for the Kashmir problem. Let India not burden him in future with a visa.

K. George Thekedeth,
Hyderabad

Coimbatore

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