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Antia's retirement, is built on his mixed legacy of both innovative thought and compassion both of which can see the light of day only through hard work and motivation. I would like to take the opportunity of this occasion to pay tribute to the originator of this precious inheritance, to my teacher and mentor, who has led this Foundation for the past 33 years not only on the path of excellent and creative science but also on a path of useful and compassionate science for the people of this country.
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