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Heard on Campus: F. W. de Klerk on a Globalized Community

"The United States is the only remaining superpower in the world. In this globalized community, America is the mayor and the chief of police. America must endure the jealousies of some of its oldest allies. The United States is certain to be criticized, no matter what it does. Unfortunately, this is the price that must be paid by a superpower." -- F.W. de Klerk, former president of South Africa, speaking last night (Oct. 10) on the University Park Campus as part of Penn State's Distinguished Speakers Series. For more on the series, go to

Last Updated March 19, 2009