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But he made reconciliation happen in south africa. he was a remarkable man and south africa notwithstanding political differences stands united today in mourning this great, special man. >> sir, what -- walk me back to when you summoned him from the prison, when you first met him. why did you do that? what was going on then and what did you think of him when he came into your presence the first time? >> that first meeting that we had was intended to get a feel of each other, because it was already clear then that there would be negotiations. it was already clear that he would be released. no d...

Anti-apartheid icon back in 2005 when barack obama was a member of the united states senate, and that was a meeting that has always stayed with p.m. many of the as a matter of fact arier this month he held a screening of a movie on nelson mandela's life here at the white house, where he also met with mandela's two daughters. today he's gone home, lost one of the most inspirational, courageous, that any of us will share time with on this earth. >> the president of the united states speaking out. we've got some other guests, but mr. ambassador, you're here, you just heard jim acosta sources

Are now saying the president will go. the state funeral is on day ten of this period of mourning, the final day, right? that's when you expect most world leaders, ten days from now to come to south africa? >> if the class is right, i think they may make some adjustments to that program, and certainly i think that we will really be laying out all the arrangements at the memorial, whether the funeral is private is another matter, but i certainly would think we would want that kind of tribute to be paid. mr. ambassador, police stay with us. our viewers of the united states are grateful to you for...

Compassionate person. he was not only a man of vision, a great leader, but also a very human, human man. >> in the end, you both won the nobel peace prize for that work, for bringing democracy to south africa, but there you were, the white president of a minority regime and this towering moral figure came into your presence. what did you feel when you first saw him? what did he look like? >> i was -- i studied a lot about him and i was briefed by those who were speaking to him while he was still in prison, but he impressed me tremendously. he was taller than i expected. he was ramrod straight....

>> jacob zuma making the announcement only moments ago. donna brazile is here. donna, like me, you met with nelson mandela. i know he inspired you. he had a huge impact on your life. give us a thought or two about this remarkable man. >> well, mr. mandela was a warrior. he was one of the most courageous individuals i have ever worked with. he was a champion for freedom. he expanded democracy. he transformed south africa, the african continent, but he was really a leader, someone who was gracious when you were with him in person. back in 1993, i escorted him with one of my friends to the inaugu...