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  • And Maceo used to say that rights are won with the blade of a caneknife. [applause] It is here that these positions concern not only right, justice, morals, but also deeds.

    VISIT OF TRAN BUU KIEM TO CUBA 1969

  • We will see, we will see, there may be some small prize, but first we must take care of the man with the caneknife. (shouting from the crowd continues) The loaders do not belong to the brigades.

    AWARD CEREMONY FOR CANECUTTERS 1965

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