Word: ceausescu
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...Noriega regime with real legitimacy. Aside from the general's alleged crimes, ranging from drug dealing to murder, he simply canceled last spring's election after it had gone against him, ruling thereafter by force. There was international criticism too of the secret trial and hasty execution of Ceausescu. But in both cases, the legalities were overwhelmed by a kind of political necessity -- and both countries should be the better for it in the new year. If, that is, they prove equal to the long and painful task of rebuilding the wreckage the two dictators left behind...
...hours on Christmas Day an unrepentant Nicolae and Elena Ceausescu faced an invisible tribunal. In answer to charges of genocide, subversion of the national economy and secreting $1 billion in foreign bank accounts, the couple defiantly challenged the right of their accusers to judge them. Excerpts...
...Ceausescu (arguing loudly): I do not recognize this court. Read the constitution...
...Ceausescu: I will not answer a single question...
...Ceausescu: This is a lie and proves the lack of patriotism in the country...