c020_005_000_003 - Robert J. Dole Archive and Special Collections

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Pretoria
Dear Senator Dole
Union Buildings
Pretoria
1990 -11-2 0
I would like to take this opportunity of expressing
sincere appreciation for the hospitality you extended
me during my recent visit to Washington.
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It was a pleasure for me to make your acquaintance and
Moreover, I benefited greatly
that of your col leagues.
from our discussions, in that I now have a far greater
personal understanding of the United States Senate as an
institution, and of the important role played by you and
your colleagues in setting United States policy in respect
of my country.
s i nee
I was in Washington, we have made further progress
The
towards our goal of a fully democratic South Africa.
decision to open National Party membership to South Af ricans of all races has been ratified by party conventions
nationwide, and the State of Emergency in the Province of
In addition, the Separate AmeniNatal has been lifted.
ties Act, which mandated segregation of public facilities,
The i r rever si bi li ty of the process of
has been repealed.
We
fundamental change is therefore manifesting itself.
will continue to move forward towards the goals I discussed with you.
With the encouragement of Americans and others of good
wi 11, I am con vi need we wi 11 attain a peaceful, prosperous, secure and just society for all South Africans and
their children.
Sincerely
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F W DE KLERK
STATE PRESIDENT OF THE
REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
The Honourable Robert Dole
Republican Leader
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
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