Thursday, 18 July 2013

Mandela gets birthday wishes from Obama, Clinton


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President Obama, Bill Clinton and House Speaker John Boehner joined people around the world Thursday in wishing "Happy Birthday" to an ailing Nelson Mandela as he turned 95 years old.
Mandela has been hospitalized for more than a month, but doctors say the former South African president's health has been improving after fears he was close to death. Here's a sample of the messages being posted by American politicians via Twitter:

Barack Obama        ✔ @BarackObama

"Michelle and I extend our warmest wishes and prayers to Nelson Mandela on the occasion of his 95th birthday." —President Obama

Speaker John Boehner        ✔ @SpeakerBoehner

Mandela’s health is fragile, but his spirit grows in the hearts of all who are free & wish to be free http://j.mp/194ZyXA 

John Lewis        ✔ @repjohnlewis

Happy Birthday, Nelson Mandela! Thank you for your courage, your leadership, and your contribution to the world community.
Reince Priebus        ✔ @Reince

Happy Birthday to truly inspirational leader, Nelson Mandela. I wish him all the best on his 95th birthday!
Bill Clinton        ✔ @billclinton

This , feeling inspired by his example & blessed by his friendship. Happy birthday, Madiba. http://youtu.be/7QM0xSuOJ5c 
SOURCE: USA today
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