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HappyMe

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8. I'm pretty sure that

Reply to emma7 (Reply #7)

Thu Jun 27, 2013, 06:13 AM

Jun 2013

most leaders are concerned with issues in their own countries. But nobody in the world lives in a vacuum.

Since Mandela is so very ill, I believe the President is doing the right thing. Now is the time for Mandela's family.

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S. Africa says Obama won't visit Mandela in hospital [View all] alp227 Jun 2013 OP

understandable Skittles Jun 2013 #1

Yes, respect Iliyah Jun 2013 #2

Respect for Madiba and a tribute...Asimbonanga... DreamGypsy Jun 2013 #3

He Should Visit erpowers Jun 2013 #4

Don't think so ... can't give in to terrorists you know .. Nihil Jun 2013 #5

That's precisely the sort of thing a critically-ill 94-year-old doesn't need. (nt) Posteritatis Jun 2013 #6

Re: S. Africa says Obama won't visit Mandela in hospital emma7 Jun 2013 #7

I'm pretty sure that HappyMe Jun 2013 #8