‘IT is not for the President to determine whether or not the ANC was justified in its action on the day in question, whatever his personal feelings on the issue might be.” — Tony Leon (DP)
”We are dealing here with a President who, having made his statement in the Senate, has demonstrated to us that leadership, and particularly leadership of a country, is about being open … and telling the truth.” — Cyril Ramaphosa (ANC)
”Our comrades who defended Shell House were not only defending the ANC but the negotiation process and the whole transition to democracy.” — Blade Nzimande (ANC)
”Don’t forget that the victims, their families and loved ones are our main interest … they are calling for answers from this House, the Government, the police and the judicial authorities.” — Joe Mathhews (IFP)
”Are the police being intimidated by the ANC or certain individuals into not completing the investigation or delaying it?” — Hennie Smit (NP)
”We would also like to hear from (IPF MP) Themba Khoza. He was the master planner behind that march. He must stand up here and tell the whole nation what he did on that day.” — Cyril Ramaphosa (ANC)