"The Republic of South Africa has a new formula under the National Party's leadership: black nations can get freedom without firing shots or revolution."

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“The acceptance of vertical differentiation with the built-in principle of self-determination must apply on as many levels as possible.”

“The white people who came here lived at a very much higher standard than the indigenous peoples, and with a very rich tradition which they brought with them from Europe.”

“I am sick and tired of the hollow parrot-cry of “Apartheid!” I’ve said many times that the word “Apartheid” means good neighbourliness.”

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“Nelson Mandela can rot in prison until he dies or I die, whichever takes longer.”

“We do not want chaos in South Africa.”

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