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    6 December 2013 - Johannesburg, South Africa
    Official Statement

    First Presidency Expresses Condolences at Nelson Mandela's Passing

    The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released the following statement today in regards to the passing of Nelson Mandela:

       
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      The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released the following statement today in regards to the passing of Nelson Mandela: 

      “With the rest of the world, we mourn the passing of revered statesman Nelson Mandela. His courage, kindness, and extraordinary moral leadership have been an example to all people. We express our love and sympathies to his family and the people of South Africa as they remember his extraordinary life”.

       

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