In his third radio talk to the nation, Lula also talked about his recent visit to the Arab countries. "Instead of sitting around here waiting for things to happen, I went to the Middle East and Africa to make them happen. Brazil has to be bolder in fighting for its rights," he said.
Author: Agência Brasil
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