I played an integral part in helpings formulating that new vision... that we must abandon apartheid and accept one united South Africa with equal rights for all, with all forms of discrimination to be scrapped from the statute book. F. W. de Klerk abandonacceptafrica share on social
What I haven't apologised for is the original concept of seeking to bring justice to all South Africans through the concept of nation states. F. W. de Klerk africanapologisebring Change image and share on social
The question that we must ask is whether we are making progress toward the goal of universal peace. Or are we caught up on a treadmill of history, turning forever on the axle of mindless aggression and self-destruction? F. W. de Klerk aggressionaxlecatch share on social
My predecessor, P. W. Botha, had an inner circle, and I did not like it. I preferred decisions to evolve out of cabinet discussions. That way, we achieved real co-ownership of our policies. F. W. de Klerk achievebothacabinet Change image and share on social
For many years, I supported the concept of separate states. F. W. de Klerk conceptseparatestate Change image and share on social
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 apartheidapologycommission Change image and share on social
President Mandela was not a hands-on president at any time. F. W. de Klerk handmandelapresident Change image and share on social
You cannot say we are a healthy, dynamic democracy when one party wins almost two-thirds of the vote. F. W. de Klerk democracydynamichealthy Change image and share on social
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 adoptionaprilconstitution Change image and share on social
In our quest for peace, we should constantly ask ourselves what we should do to create conditions in which peace can prosper. F. W. de Klerk conditionconstantlycreate Change image and share on social
