Sexist and homophobic too...

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We had a parting luncheon for Senior Advisor Ambassador Kaldir from Malaysia. Our esteemed Noble peace-prize winning Minister, Dr. Jose Ramos-Horta opened his speech to the assembled staff with the words.

"Don't cry. Crying is for gays and women".

(1pm, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, June 5).

Honestly, why do I even bother?

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did anyone comment after he said that? laugh? get up and walk out in disgust?

*shakes head* wish i could have been there!!

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There were a couple of stunned looks. Most of the staff are in fear and awe of him however.

But not this little black duck.

(You may have guessed from previous posts that 'fear' and 'awe' are not really in my lexicon)