History would show Arafat epitomised a breed of leaders. 

The demise of Arafat was difficult to accept. History would show Arafat epitomised a breed of leaders whose lives were defined by sacrifices they made in the struggle of their peoples. He had given hope to millions by instilling in them the knowledge and consciousness that despite current difficulties, they hold the gift of freedom in their hands. Arafat had bestowed upon millions of Palestinians a legacy that would continue to inspire his people to forge ahead with the struggle to establish a sovereign independent Palestinian state co-existing peacefully with Israel.

* South African President