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I was humbled and honored by the decision of the people of Indonesia to elect me as their new president; it was one of the greatest moments of my life. The factor that forged our landslide victory was that we have a tangible vision for the future of our country, representing the people of Indonesia, their trajectory, offering accomplishable solutions to the most pressing issues we are together facing. The vision I speak of resonated with Indonesians—with everybody that truly believes in Indonesia and its future, just like I do.

After such a victory, there is a feeling of pride and enthusiasm. But there is little time to celebrate. I feel the weight of the hopes and expectations of tens of millions of people; not just those who voted for me, but also those who supported our rival candidates.



We have to govern and deliver for everyone. While we may belong to different political affiliations and may differ on policy issues, I believe all Indonesians agree that we need to transform Indonesia into the developed economic powerhouse, and the respected international actor, it deserves to be. Under the enlightened leadership of my friend and colleague, President Joko Widodo, Indonesia has undertaken a host of reforms that have set the country on the path of dramatic transformation.

I intend to carry forth this mission, building upon the foundations laid behind me, but also deepening the transformation by charting a dynamic course forward. The key priority of my presidency will ultim.

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