Let’s recap a bit: 2005: from DA’s statement Democratic Alliance Tony Leon, Leader of the Official Opposition 14 June 2005 The great South African Nobel Peace Laureate Albert Luthuli once said: "What we need is the courage that rises with danger." Today, President Thabo Mbeki has shown that courage. He faced a choice between two difficult paths. Each had its political costs. Yet in the end he chose to uphold principle over politics. By so doing, he has led us to a great victory for our young democracy. We have shown the world that South Africa is not among those nations who allow corruption to unravel the fabric of their country's soul. President Mbeki has lived up to the promise he made in this House three weeks ago, when he declared that our government will not be undermined or compromised by corruption. This day will be remembered as a landmark in our nation's history. But the fight against corruption is far from over. It is only beginning. We know the arms deal ha...