    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George H. W. Bush (1991, Book I)]
    [March 18, 1991]
    [Page 284]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the President's Telephone
    Conversation With Deputy President Nelson Mandela of the African
    National Congress
    March 18, 1991

        On March 6 the President spoke by telephone with Nelson Mandela, the
    Deputy President of the African National Congress. The President and Mr.
    Mandela had an extended conversation on developments in South Africa,
    focusing on the issue of sanctions, and on the Persian Gulf situation.
    Mr. Mandela recognized that the President will act on the issue of
    sanctions at the appropriate time, when the conditions in the
    Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act of 1986 are met. The President stated
    that numerous changes are taking place in South Africa and that it is
    necessary to keep working for this change to continue. The President
    assured Mr. Mandela that we will consult fully with him in the months
    ahead. On the Gulf, Mr. Mandela reviewed the ANC position. The President
    outlined the coalition's efforts and goals and indicated areas of
    disagreement with ANC views. It was a friendly conversation.