my name is Nelson Mandela I'm the first
accused I do not deny that I planned
sabotage I did not plan it in the spirit
of recklessness nor because I have any
love for violence the hard facts are
that 50 years of non-violence had
brought the African people nothing but
more and more repressive legislation and
fewer and fewer rights Africans won't
adjust share in the whole of South
Africa we want equal political rights
one man one vote I have dedicated myself
to this struggle of the African people I
have fought against white domination I
have fought against black domination I
have cherished the ideal of a free
democratic society where all persons
live together in harmony with equal
opportunities it is an ideal which I
hope to live for and achieve
but if needs be it is an ideal for which
I am prepared to die
you