Thursday, May 8, 2014

U.S. Issues Statement on South African General Elections

Photo/Logo courtesy of thesouthafrican.com
Press Statement
John Kerry
Secretary of State
Washington, DC
May 7, 2014

The United States congratulates the Republic of South Africa on its national and provincial elections today.

It is not lost on us that this is the fifth round of inclusive elections since the end of apartheid in 1994 and the first since the passing of Nelson Mandela. Madiba knew that the future demanded that people of good faith summon the courage and conviction to move beyond the past. With each democratic election in South Africa, we see the power and purpose of that vision.

The United States looks forward to working with the new Government of South Africa, as it continues to build strong, democratic institutions and a prosperous future for its citizens.

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