The NATO Secretary General, Mr. Anders Fogh Rasmussen issued the following statement on the passing of Nelson Mandela:
"I convey my deepest condolences to the family of former president Nelson Mandela and to the government and the people of South Africa.
Nelson Mandela was a man of peace and a truly inspirational figure. He was a symbol of freedom, dignity and reconciliation to millions of people, irrespective of race.
His death is a loss to us all, but he leaves a lasting legacy to the whole world."
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VIDEO INFO
Date Taken:
12.06.2013
Date Posted:
12.06.2013 08:42
Category:
Briefings
Video ID:
311263
Filename:
DOD_100971340
Length:
00:00:37
Location:
BRUSSELS, BRUXELLES-CAPITALE, RéGION DE (FR), BRUSSELS HOOFDSTEDELIJK GEWEST (NL), BE