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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

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You cannot say we are a healthy, dynamic democracy when one party wins almost two-thirds of the vote.

~F. W. De Klerk

Topics: Almost Cannot Democracy Dynamic Healthy One Party Party Say Two-Thirds Vote Wins You

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For many years, I supported the concept of separate states.

~F. W. De Klerk

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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

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President Mandela was not a hands-on president at any time.

~F. W. De Klerk

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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

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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

Topics: Africa Back Between Big Developed Entire Even Fortunate Found From Time To Time Looking Looking Back Mandela People Possible South South Africa Strains Though Time Together Us Work Work Together

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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

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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

Topics: Africa After April Been Budget Came Convinced Decades Drafted Elections Finance Force Free-Market Going Government Had He Keys Minister Necessity Need Our Power Principles South South Africa Stay Them Within

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Biography

Nationality: South African

Type: Statesman

Born: March 18th, 1936

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