Democratic Palestine : 14 (ص 32)
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| think that, in the mid-seventies, the enemy forces
reached the conclusion that it was difficult, if not impossible, to
crush this revolution from outside. Then they opted to wait for
internal problems to arise, and you know the internal problems
you inherited from the British colonial rule. The enemy forces
said that this revolution promises progress, comfort and happi-
ness to the masses; let us see what they can do, let them fall
victim to the development process they speak of.
We ourselves know that the progress and development
process is as difficult a task as the armed struggle, if not more
so. The revolution underwent internal problems in 1978,
involving how to understand and apply the development pro-
cess, and what kind of international alliances would help in this.
At this point, the revolution faced the events of 1978", and at
the same time, the Yemeni Socialist Party was formed. It
clearly defined the theoretical, strategic guidelines for the
development of the revolutionary process in the economic,
social and cultural fields, and for Arab and international
alliances. The documents of the founding congress of the
Yemeni Socialist Party were a comprehensive study. They
were evidence that the revolution had precisely defined its
theoretical guidelines and path. The first congress defined the
main choices of the revolution. It settled many issues ranging
from economic, social and political development; to how to
apply the slogan of proletarian internationalism; and how to
define the historical, enduring alliance between the Yemeni
October Revolution and the great October Revolution of the
Soviet Union. After this, the revolution will not stop. As (the
famous Egyptian singer) Um Khaltoum says: «You are rebels,
rebels, rebels, forever rebels.»
You have spoken of the Yemeni revolution until the
birth of the party. Would you continue up to the pre-
sent, with the party’s 3rd general congress?
After formulating the main documents of the first congress
in 1978, you were faced by the task of applying these. We all
know that documents, no matter how important, will only be
complete through application. This is natural. In fact, | disagree
with any pessimistic view concerning the obstacles that your
revolution has faced. All scientific revolutionaries know that,
despite the importance of theoretical guidelines, these await
the correct application. When we find the correct way theoreti-
cally, we have come half the way. This is great, but what about
the second half? This depends on whether practice is in accor-
dance with the documents...The correlation between theory
and practice is not automatic or instantaneous. Revo-
lutionaries must be scientific in order not to lose patience. The
problem has confronted the Yemeni revolution and every
revolution; after outlining the theoretical guideline, application
must be in accordance with this guide whether in the internal
platform or the political documents.
| personally think that all the predicaments the revolution
confronts are natural. If you say there are no predicaments, |
would conclude that the revolution has ended. Life is always
progressing; this progress occurs through contradictions and
solving problems. One who doesn’t expect or want problems,
doesn't want to progress. | think that comradely dialogue, the
principle of criticism and self-criticism, and collective leader-
ship are the best means for solving the predicaments that
arise. We can be confident that the achievements of the revolu-
tion will continue. We, as Arabs and Palestinians, can feel sure
that Democratic Yemen will always be a fortress for the Arab
working class and its protracted struggle. The aims of this
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struggle are the liberation of all Palestine, uniting the Arabs
from the Gulf to the (Atlantic) Ocean, then the Arab national
democratic revolution, then the united Arab socialist society.
How do the factions of the Arab liberation move-
ment, specially the Palestinian revolution, view the
Yemeni Socialist Party's 3rd congress?
It is indeed a significant event, and you in this country
should view it as such. All the Arab liberation movement, espe-
cially the progressive factions, are looking forward to its
results. Holding this congress on time is a victory and source of
glory for all the Arab liberation movement's factions, and for all
national and democratic Palestinian forces. At the same time,
it will be a blow to the enemy camp that was anxiously waiting
for news of its being postponed or disrupted, so that they could
indulge in their dreams and say that this fortress is crumbling.
The congress gives you a chance to lay down the theoret-
ical guideline and the economic construction program for the
next five years. It will give the masses and the party cadres a
chance to absorb and understand these documents. That will
lead to a responsible leadership, committed to working on the
basis of these documents.
Holding the congress proves the slogan that General Sec-
retary, comrade Ali Nasser Mohammad has spoken of: Pre-
serving the unity of the party. | read the work program prop-
osed by the General Secretary. | noted in particular the points
about the unity of the party and its leadership. The principled
unity of the party and leadership on holding the congress is the
best evidence of success in applying this slogan, but the strug-
gle cannot and will not stop. After the congress, you will face
many tasks, but | am confident that the revolutionary leader-
ship of your party will be able to accomplish all aspirations.
Allow me to say that after this congress, it will be our right
to come to your leadership and ask for its important, leading
role concerning the Palestinian question. We will ask for its role
vis-a-vis the Steadfastness Front, the Arab popular movement
and the progressive nationalist forces who are facing the
imperialist attacks. | don't think this will burden your leadership
or party with new worries. | believe in the dialectical relation-
ship between your success in tasks of political, economic,
social and cultural development, and our success in stopping
the imperialist attack, saving the PLO and reactivating the
Steadfastness Front and the Arab popular movement.
The doctor took a quick glance at his watch and | looked
at mine. The designated hour has, without our knowledge,
become an hour and a half. The cold coffee ts stillin front of us.
The talk itself has been spreading warmth in the air-con-
ditioned room. The doctor stood up slowly and walked across
the room without using his walking stick to support his right
leg. Then he sat facing me and asked for coffee, and we con-
versed.
The picture of his mother is still in my thoughts. She was
absolutely right when she insisted on his becoming a doctor.
As if reading my thoughts, he said, «My daughter too chose
the medical profession, and she is now in the fifth year of med-
ical college.» His daughter loves him as a father and human
being, and chose medicine in order to cure him of his iliness.
His mother loved him as a son, and chose medicine for him
before he became ill. His people love him as an outstanding,
militant, courageous leader. Our Yemeni people love him as a
long-time comrade of our revolution, party and homeland.
* On June 26th, 1978, the opportunist left attempted a coup d'etat. 6 - هو جزء من
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