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what does this quote mean?

THE FORMER KING OF AFGHANISTAN

MOH DAUD KHAN SAID THAT

"I FELL THE HAPPIEST THAT I CAN LIGHT MY AMERICAN CIGAR WITH SOVIET MATCHES"

ANY ONE KNOWS FROM THIS QUOTE WHAT DOES HE MEANS.

2007-08-30 23:42:23 · 3 answers · asked by Sikandar 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Quotations

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Not entirely sure ... maybe something to do with international trade relations. Afghanistan, United States and Russia.

2007-08-31 00:30:22 · answer #1 · answered by Herm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It sounds as if he feels that being seen with these items will make others think more highly of him. He values these material unnecessary items more than he should.

2007-08-31 07:51:47 · answer #2 · answered by territizzyb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Union of two powers

2007-08-31 08:19:22 · answer #3 · answered by kalabalu 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋