World Leaders Pay Tribute to Nelson Mandela as Man of Peace
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U.S. President Barack Obama called Nelson Mandela’s life and legacy a touchstone for him and an example “that all humanity should aspire to,” as tributes from world leaders poured in for South Africa’s first post-apartheid president.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel cited his “shining example.” French President Francois Hollande said his message of reconciliation “will inspire those who battle for liberty.” India’s Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said his death was “a loss to the world.”