Helen Suzman quotes

Helen Suzman was a South African politician and anti-apartheid activist, renowned for her courageous stand against racial segregation. As a member of parliament, she was often the lone voice opposing apartheid policies. She advocated tirelessly for human rights, justice, and equality throughout her career. Here are 28 of her quotes:

I stand for simple justice, equal opportunity and human rights. The indispensable elements in a democratic society - and well worth fighting for. (Helen Suzman)
It is the answers, not the questions, that are embarrassing. View quote
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The employment laws are completely unrealistic. You cannot overcome that in only 10 years. It will take at least another generation before young people are properly qualified. View quote
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I do not know why we equate-and with such examples before us-a white skin with civilisation. View quote
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It is not my questions that embarrass South Africa; it is your answers. View quote
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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. View quote
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Mugabe has destroyed that country while South Africa has stood by and done nothing. The way Mugabe was feted at the inauguration last month was an embarrassing disgrace. But it served well to illustrate very clearly Mbeki's point of view. View quote
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Don't think for a moment that Mbeki is not anti-white - he is, most definitely. His speeches all have anti-white themes and he continues to convince everyone that there are two types of South African - the poor black and the rich white. View quote
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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. I don't think we will ever go the way of Zimbabwe, but people are entitled to be concerned. I am hopeful about any future for whites in this country - but not entirely optimistic. View quote
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I had hoped for something much better... [T]he poor in this country have not benefited at all from the ANC. This government spends "like a drunken sailor". Instead of investing in projects to give people jobs, they spend millions buying weapons and private jets, and sending gifts to Haiti. View quote
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Debate is almost non-existent and no one is apparently accountable to anybody apart from their political party bosses. It is bad news for democracy in this country. (Helen Suzman)
I used to be a fan of proportional representation, but I am not at all now I have seen it in action. View quote
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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. View quote
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All these stories are grist to the mill of the government because they build up a very useful war psychosis. View quote
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This country is armed to the teeth, and none of these African states could begin to attack South Africa. View quote
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You say your people brought the Bible over the mountains and ask what mine did. They wrote it, my dear. View quote
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Are you going to put me under house arrest or put me on Robben Island? View quote
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Every Nationalist MP should go to at least one funeral for unrest victims heavily disguised as human beings, instead of sitting on their green benches in parliament, insulated like fish in an aquarium. View quote
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[T]he prime minister has been trying to bully me for twenty-eight years and he has not succeeded yet. I am not frightened of you. I never have been and I never will be. I think nothing of you. View quote
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Go and see for yourself. View quote
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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. (Helen Suzman)
I don't think we will ever go the way of Zimbabwe, but people are concerned. View quote
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It is increasingly hard for young white people to find jobs, and I can understand why white parents are worried about the future. View quote
Helen Suzman
For all my criticisms of the current system, it doesn't mean that I would like to return to the old one. View quote
Helen Suzman
I am hopeful about any future for whites in this country, but not entirely optimistic. View quote
Helen Suzman

Helen Suzman

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Occupation: African Politician
Born: November 7, 1917
Died: January 1, 2009
Quotes count: 28
Wikipedia: Helen Suzman

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