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You are quite correct in saying that I banned the export of monkeys on a humanitarian basis and not because the number was lessening. I believe in preventing cruelty to all living beings in any form.
Source: Letter to the International Primate Protection League, 16 April 1985,
-- Morarji Desai, (Feb 1 1896-1995), Indian government official; He held various posts. including prime minister of India, 1977-79.