Mr. Speaker, yesterday, the world lost a great man. The tributes from around the world reflect our love for Nelson Mandela.
We drew inspiration from his fight for social justice, for democracy and, above all, for freedom. Despite his 27 years of imprisonment, he chose reconciliation instead of resentment and anger. Through sacrifice, courage and compassion, he brought a nation together to conquer institutionalized racism, apartheid.
South Africa and the entire world have lost a father, but human history has gained a president, a Nobel Peace Prize winner and a great hero.
I wish to end with one of his quotes. It is simple and full of optimism. “It always seems impossible until it's done”.