Toast by Mandela to Prime Minister Simitis of Greece June 18, 2002

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In this tribute, Nelson Mandela proposes a toast to Prime Minister Simitis, Greece, and the people of Greece. He does this as homage from one of the youngest democracies to the cradle of democracy.

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Your Excellency Mister Prime Minister

Your Excellencies

Distinguished Guests

Ladies and Gentlemen

Allow me in return to propose a toast to His Excellency the Prime Minister, to the Hellenic Republic and to its people.

No democracy in the world can celebrate itself without paying homage to this ancient cradle of democracy. We all owe part of our democratic self-understanding to this heritage.

As one of the youngest democracies in the world, South Africa salutes that tradition and heritage.

I ask you to join me in a toast to His Excellency, Prime Minister Simitis; the Hellenic Republic; and the people of Greece.

And to the continuing strengthening of relations between our countries and our people.

Courtesy of Nelson Mandela Foundation

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Source: Nelson Mandela Foundation