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 africabackbig Change image and 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
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
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
President Mandela was not a hands-on president at any time. F. W. de Klerk handmandelapresident Change image and share on social
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 acceptancconstitution share on social
