We are not being arrogant or complacent when we are said that our country, as a united nation, has never in its entire history, enjoyed such a confluence of encouraging possibilities. – Thabo Mbeki
As a consequence of the victories we have registered during our first ten years of freedom, we have laid a firm foundation for the new advances we must and will make during the next decade. – Thabo Mbeki
One of the matters that must be addressed is that Rwanda and Uganda have to leave the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Were also supporting processes to ensure that the political dialogue among the Congolese themselves takes place so that the people there can decide their future. – Thabo Mbeki
I dont imagine Heads of Government would ever be able to say Im not an economist therefore I cant take decisions on matters of the economy Im not a soldier I cant take decisions on matters of defence Im not an educationist so I cant take decisions about education. – Thabo Mbeki