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# Xanana Gusmao

(1946)   Politician

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Xanana Gusmao is a politician, best known for *A construção da nação timorense*.

## Quick Facts About Xanana Gusmao

Born June 20, 1946

Profession Politician

Notable works A construção da nação timorense

## About Xanana Gusmao

José Alexandre "Xanana" Gusmão is an East Timorese politician. He has served as the tenth prime minister of Timor-Leste since 2023, previously serving as the sixth prime minister from 2007 to 2015. A former rebel, he also served as East Timor's first president since its re-establishment of independence from 2002 to 2007.

##  Quotes by Xanana Gusmao

> [I agree that special interest sections between Portugal and Indonesia can proceed without me being released.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/xanana-gusmao/i-agree-that-special-interest-sections-between-portugal-and-indonesia/)

Xanana Gusmao

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b6e/xanana-gusmao-81460_agree_i-agree-that-special-interest-sections-b_1497844.png)

> [Being patient does not mean being silent.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/xanana-gusmao/being-patient-does-not-mean-being-silent/)

Xanana Gusmao

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/533/xanana-gusmao-81460_doe_being-patient-does-not-mean-being-silent_2529050.png)

> [I fight because international law recognises my right.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/xanana-gusmao/i-fight-because-international-law-recognises-my-right/)

Xanana Gusmao

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