An Interview with Nelson Mandela

Q. De Klerk seems to put a great deal of stock in your leadership. To what extent are you concerned with his political survival?

A. We are aware of the problems that he has, especially from the right wing and possibly from inside his own party as well. What we have done is to appeal ( to whites to assist De Klerk. We are also trying to address the problem of white opposition to him. Discussions have already been started with influential sectors in the right wing.

Q. What contacts has your organization had with the right wing?

A. We don't...

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