On Bastards and Old Witches

Recently de-classified US State Department documents show Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger using foul language while discussing India and Indira Gandhi on the eve of the Bangladesh war.

Statements include a reference to Indira as "that old witch", and to Indians as "they are all bastards anyway". The Indian Express editorial puts it in context.

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