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Helen Suzman Quotes

Helen Suzman quotes

South african Politician November 7, 1917 – January 1, 2009

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Helen Suzman quote: "That's my life in there. It would never be possible today to..."
That's my life in there. It would never be possible today to ask as many questions as I did. Helen Suzman
Helen Suzman quote: "I am hopeful about any future for whites in this country, but..."
I am hopeful about any future for whites in this country, but not entirely optimistic. Helen Suzman
I stand for simple justice, equal opportunity and human rights. The indispensable elements in a democratic society - and well worth fighting for. Helen Suzman
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. Helen Suzman
Tool of Communist agitators... it's really a joke, isn't it? Because, quite clearly, we are a party of real moderates. It just shows how little they understand. Helen Suzman
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
Helen Suzman quote: "I don't think we will ever go the way of Zimbabwe, but people..."
I don't think we will ever go the way of Zimbabwe, but people are concerned. Helen Suzman
I represent all the enlightened people in this country, and that's a fine thing to be able to do. It infuriates my opponents when I say this, but it is true. Helen Suzman
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. Helen Suzman
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. Helen Suzman
Helen Suzman quote: "All these stories are grist to the mill of the government..."
All these stories are grist to the mill of the government because they build up a very useful war psychosis. Helen Suzman
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
Helen Suzman quote: "This country is armed to the teeth, and none of these African..."
This country is armed to the teeth, and none of these African states could begin to attack South Africa. Helen Suzman
Helen Suzman quote: "It is the answers, not the questions, that are embarrassing."
It is the answers, not the questions, that are embarrassing. Helen Suzman
Helen Suzman quote: "For all my criticisms of the current system, it doesn't mean..."
For all my criticisms of the current system, it doesn't mean that I would like to return to the old one. Helen Suzman

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