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...Megawati came to power on the crest of a wave of youth rebellion. Those kids didn't really think about it; they didn't have any other figurehead, so they adopted her because she was Sukarno's daughter. That...
...Maybe Megawati hasn't read her father's books. I don't see that she has inherited any of his better characteristics. She has no experience. There is no evidence that she can resolve the country's problems. Yes, she might visit places where conflict has occurred, but for no other reason than to show her tears. Her heart goes out to the people, she says, but that's the most they get. The villagers praise her, but that's because of ignorance. They don't know...
...past. As I see it, there is no real leadership at present; there are just people with power. That students are now part of the democratic process is a sign of progress; indeed, the change we have seen can be credited to the younger generation. This is not what Megawati fought for. She didn't do anything. The kids, the students, did the fighting and she is here now to enjoy the results of their sacrifice...
Five days after being sworn in, Megawati Sukarnoputri toured west Java and Sulawesi to inaugurate a number of development projects. The trip was scheduled while she was still Vice President. At Makassar, capital of South Sulawesi province, she spoke with TIME reporter Jason Tedjasukmana over a breakfast of omelettes and toast in her first interview as President. Edited excerpts...
...TIME: What's at the top of your agenda as President? Megawati: It is important to manage this transition smoothly. After I was given more responsibility for the handling of daily affairs in a presidential decree last year, I feel that I have gained much experience in administrative affairs. As a nation we face enormous problems inherited from (Suharto's) New Order regime. We have done a lot of positive things but we cannot yet say that we have succeeded. The main priority is to maintain the integrity of the country, to prevent disintegration. This republic was founded with...