On the recordJuly 19, 2026
“You can call it being political, or a moral question, but anybody who changes his principles depending on with whom he is dealing? That is not a man who can lead a nation.”
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Nelson Mandela
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theguardian.comEditor's note · Context
Mandela's stance on principles and leadership.
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