As a woman I have no country. As a woman I want no country. As a woman, my country is the whole world.

About This Quote

On the first day of her first week as a member of the South African Parliament, Helen Suzman said, "As a woman I have no country. As a woman I want no country. As a woman, my country is the whole world." It was an extraordinary statement coming from such an accomplished and accomplished person. But it was also an extraordinary statement coming from such an extraordinarily courageous and courageous individual.

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