Yes, there are circumstances where a bloody suppression is justifiable and justified.

To conclude, the tragedy of March 25 [1969] caught me by surprise. Yahya Khan fooled even me.

I would not let myself be intimidated by Yahya Khan, his methods had led us to disaster.

I don't say it in the Indian fashion that is hypocritically. I say it sincerely because, instead of hatred, I feel great compassion for Mujib Rahiman.

If the people wanted my head I would bow without demur. If I had lost the confidence or respect of the people I would not want to live. The tragedy of the drama is that the very opposite is true.

Pakistan was once called the most allied ally of the United States. We are now the most non-allied.

In April [1972], after that fine business in Dacca, Yahya Khan sent for me. He looked satisfied, sure of himself, by now convinced he had the situation in hand. He offered me a drink. "Well, you politicians are really finished," he said. Then he said that not only Mujib but I too was considered an agitator, I too was preaching against the unity of Pakistan. "I'm always under pressure to arrest you, Bhutto" I got so angry I lost all control.