[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 56 (Tuesday, May 10, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: May 10, 1994]
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                              SOUTH AFRICA

  Mr. DOLE. Mr. President, South Africa has a new President--Nelson 
Mandela. This courageous man's political journey inspires the world: 
from opposition politics, to decades of imprisonment, to the Presidency 
of his country. And President Mandela may now face the toughest 
challenge of all--ruling a country where expectations are high, where 
violence is widespread, and where some wish him to fail.
  As he faces difficult decisions in the days ahead, President Mandela 
can call on another South African hero of the democratic transition: 
F.W. de Klerk. In the late 1970's, white South Africans were told to 
``adapt or die'' on one of their own. It took another of their own, 
President de Klerk, to make change a reality.
  President de Klerk promised to end apartheid, and he did. President 
de Klerk promised to hold free and fair elections and he did. So while 
we all congratulate South Africa's new President on the day he is sworn 
in, we should also remember the past President who shares in the 
triumph of freedom in South Africa.
  Yesterday, Nelson Mandela said, ``We speak as fellow citizens to heal 
the wounds of the past with the intent of constructing a new order 
based on justice for all.'' As South Africa's Government of National 
Unity is formed, I wish President Mandela and all South Africans the 
best as they embark on their historic path.
  Mr. DOLE. Is morning business closed?
  The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Morning business is closed.
  Does the Senator wish to continue?
  Mr. DOLE. I reserve the remainder of my leader time.
  The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The time is reserved.

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