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Rep. Ellison Statement on the Passing of Nelson Mandela

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By: Keith Ellison

Date: Dec. 6, 2013

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Issues: Arts, Entertainment, and History

Rep. Keith Ellison released the following statement on the passing of South Africa's Nelson Mandela:

"Nelson Mandela's life is an inspiration. He will always be known for the compassion he showed in rebuilding the same South Africa that had taken so much from him. No one man can live forever, but the lessons Madiba taught us about truth, justice, and democracy will never fade."

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