Reuters quote of the day, June 25
LONDON, June 24 (Reuters) Following is a notable quote from history. ''And you say Marxists don't have style!'' -- Mozambique President Samora Machel, showing off his double-breasted, double-vented, pinstripe suit to fellow delegates at the United Nations in 1985. On June 25, 1975, Mozambique became independent and Samora Machel was sworn in as president after 477 years of Portuguese rule.
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Story first published: Saturday, June 24, 2006, 16:58 [IST]