On the recordJune 7, 2016
Yes, sanctions were helpful, but sanctions are not enough if you do not have a strong indigenous democratic movement in your country.
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Nelson Mandela
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congress.govNelson Mandela: “Yes, sanctions were helpful, but sanctions are not enough if you do not have a strong indigenous democratic movement in…”
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Mandela emphasized the need for strong local democracy alongside sanctions for effective change.
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