The government that came into power after the April 1994 elections was going to need a budget. It was drafted by our finance minister, Derek Keys, and he convinced them of the necessity to stay within the free-market principles that had been in force in South Africa for decades.

~ F. W. De Klerk

F. W. De Klerk Power Government Budget

The question that we must ask is whether we are making progress toward the goal of universal peace. Or are we caught up on a treadmill of history, turning forever on the axle of mindless aggression and self-destruction?

~ F. W. De Klerk

F. W. De Klerk History Progress Goal

In our quest for peace, we should constantly ask ourselves what we should do to create conditions in which peace can prosper.

~ F. W. De Klerk

F. W. De Klerk Create Ask Quest

The relationship between me and President Mandela right at the beginning was not a very well-established relationship. It was based on two meetings.

~ F. W. De Klerk

F. W. De Klerk Beginning Me Meetings