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" We believe that the world, too, can destroy apartheid, firstly by striking at the economy of South Africa. "

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" Using the power you derive from the discovery of the truth about racism in South Africa, you will help us to remake our part of the world into a corner of the globe on which all - of which all of humanity can be proud. "

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