The strength of the President

The strength of the President

I followed the whole coverage of the funeral of First Lady
Tien Soeharto on the national television station. I was deeply
moved by President Soeharto at the ceremony. He looked very
mournful for he had lost his beloved one. Mrs. Tien had been part
of his life. She was his greatest supporter and was always beside
him.

I could sense what a shocking blow it must have been to the
President. Yet, he showed us dignity and strength in such deep
grief. I realized then that he is a strong man.

Soeharto has led this country for almost 30 years and has
turned it into a fast growing nation in terms of economy and
politics. I am proud of our President. I think he is a man of
great leadership. We love him and share his sorrow. May God give
him strength and guidance. There are a lot of other things to be
done for this country in order to gain a good reputation in the
world. Our support is with him.

JENNY LAURITZ KHOENG

Jakarta