Which statement best summarizes this quotation of Mandela’s defense

The correct answer is C) He believes that sabotage is a rational response to the apartheid system.

The other options of the question were A) He regrets his actions and hopes the court will spare his life. B) He is angry at the government for falsely accusing him. D) He believes that his actions should have no consequences.

The statement best summarizes this quotation of Mandela’s defense is "He believes that sabotage is a rational response to the apartheid system.

Nelson Mandela's quotation was the following: "Some of the things so far told to the Court are true and some are untrue. I do not, however, deny that I planned sabotage. I did not plan it in a spirit of recklessness, nor because I have any love of violence. I planned it as a result of a calm and sober assessment of the political situation that had arisen after many years of tyranny, exploitation, and oppression of my people by the Whites.

Nelson Mandela (1918-2013) was a Sudafrican leader that supported the civil rights of the black people in his countries. After spending 27 years in prison he became the first president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999.

necessary and proper clause. the congress shall have power to all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this constitution in the government of the united states, or in any department or officer thereof.