Nelson Mandela (1918–2013) President of South Africa, anti-apartheid activist
1990s, Inaugural speech (1994)
“My fellow South Africans — the people of South Africa:
This is indeed a joyous night.”
1990s, Victory speech (1994)
Context: My fellow South Africans — the people of South Africa:
This is indeed a joyous night. Although not yet final, we have received the provisional results of the election, and are delighted by the overwhelming support for the African National Congress.
To all those in the African National Congress and the democratic movement who worked so hard these last few days and through these many decades, I thank you and honour you. To the people of South Africa and the world who are watching: this a joyous night for the human spirit. This is your victory too. You helped end apartheid, you stood with us through the transition.
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