SleepyMonk

The story is told that when Daoud visited Moscow in April 1977 and Brezhnev berated him for failing to implement land reforms, support his Asian collective security proposal, show appreciation for Soviet aid, and keep communists in the government, Daoud icily replied, "I am the president of an independent country and not a member of your East European bloc." As he stalked out, Daoud's aide whispered, "You've just signed your death warrant."