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South Africa: Mandela’s ill health overshadows Obama visit
Friday, June 28, 2013
Obama said he wanted to let Mandela’s family know “that the thoughts and prayers of the American people are with him and his family and his country”.
Reflections on Mandela’s extraordinary journey from prisoner to president will permeate Obama’s stay, but would not change the message of his trip.
“The lesson will be consistent because it draws on the lessons of Nelson Mandela’s own life.”
Copyright 2013 AFP
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