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Helen Suzman, a courageous South African politician and anti-apartheid activist, stood as a beacon of integrity and moral courage in the face of oppression and injustice. Her relentless advocacy for human rights and equality, particularly for South Africa's black population, earned her international acclaim and inspired countless others to join the fight against apartheid.
"I used to be a fan of proportional representation, but I am not at all now I have seen it in action."
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"I stand for simple justice, equal opportunity and human rights. The indispensable elements in a democratic society - and well worth fighting for."
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"This country is armed to the teeth, and none of these African states could begin to attack South Africa."
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"I am hopeful about any future for whites in this country, but not entirely optimistic."
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"I can say unequivocally that the boycott does not work. It's never complete enough to have impact unless it's backed by force, and I don't think anybody in America seriously proposes that."
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"Tool of Communist agitators... it's really a joke, isn't it? Because, quite clearly, we are a party of real moderates. It just shows how little they understand."
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"All these stories are grist to the mill of the government because they build up a very useful war psychosis."
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"I don't think we will ever go the way of Zimbabwe, but people are concerned."
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"My own electorate, which I represented for 36 years as an anti-apartheid politician, had a considerable number of Jewish voters supporting me throughout my career."
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"That's my life in there. It would never be possible today to ask as many questions as I did."
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"I am provocative, and I admit this. It isn't as if I'm only on the receiving end, a poor, frail little creature. I can be thoroughly nasty when I get going, and I don't pull my punches."
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"For all my criticisms of the current system, it doesn't mean that I would like to return to the old one."
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"I represent all the enlightened people in this country, and that's a fine thing to be able to do. It infuriates my opponents when I say this, but it is true."