Bill Clinton actually said...

Mr. Mandela waited a very long time to actually do something for his people, rather than just to be something to keep their hearts and hopes alive.

Remarks on Presenting the Congressional Gold Medal to President Nelson Mandela of South Africa

09/22/1998

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