A tradition of tolerance and of understanding

It’s hard to imagine less auspicious circumstances for a transitioning democracy, in the economic condition of Indonesia six years ago. Moreover, the experts will tell you that Indonesia is too poor to be a successful democracy. Apparently, that didn’t stop the Indonesian voters. They didn’t care that they were poor. They chose to make a difference. Read On. (US-Indonesia Society's 10th Anniversary Dinner, Washington, DC, 30 November 2004)