It was fortunate in looking back for South Africa and its entire people that Mandela and I found it possible to work together even though big strains developed between us from time to time. F. W. de Klerk Read Quote
You cannot say we are a healthy, dynamic democracy when one party wins almost two-thirds of the vote. F. W. de Klerk Read Quote
The government that came into power after the April 1994 elections was going to need a budget. It was drafted by our finance minister, Derek Keys, and he convinced them of the necessity to stay within the free-market principles that had been in force in South Africa for decades. F. W. de Klerk Read Quote
The ANC party from time to time comes with legislation which, if accepted and if not nullified by the constitution of court, would have the effect of undermining the constitution and eroding its values. F. W. de Klerk Read Quote
The relationship between me and President Mandela right at the beginning was not a very well-established relationship. It was based on two meetings. F. W. de Klerk Read Quote
I have made the most profound apology in front of the Truth Commission and on other occasions about the injustices which were wrought by apartheid. F. W. de Klerk Read Quote
It was an honour for me to have been able to work with Mr. Mandela in the process that led to the adoption of the interim constitution and our first democratic elections in April 1994. F. W. de Klerk Read Quote
Above all, we owe it to the children of the world to stop the conflicts and to create new horizons for them. F. W. de Klerk Read Quote
