President Bill Clinton with Nelson Mandela, July 4 1993. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
RICHMOND - Governor Bob McDonnell issued the following statement this evening following the news of the passing of former South African President Nelson Mandela.
“It is with great sadness that we have all learned of the passing of Nelson Mandela, one of the true giants of history. Affectionately known by his Xhosa clan name of ‘Madiba,’ Nelson Mandela lived a life that broke down barriers, tore down walls, and lifted up a nation, a people, and a world. All Virginians can learn from his example, and I encourage the citizens of this state, especially our young people, to take this moment to study the life of Nelson Mandela. He has shown us the incredible good one person can do; he has demonstrated the unique, positive power each life contains. I wish his family, and all the people of South Africa, the very best in these trying times. This is a better world for the long and uplifting life of Nelson Mandela.”
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