Powell Wishes Nelson Mandela Happy 85th Birthday

Nambe

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Fri Jul-18-03 06:35 PM
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Powell Wishes Nelson Mandela Happy 85th Birthday

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE

SECRETARY POWELL: I am very pleased to join the entire world in extending best wishes to Nelson Mandela on his 85th birthday. He is not only a great hero to the whole world, but above all I consider him a personal friend. I have benefited from his wisdom, guidance and counsel over the years. He has been a source of inspiration in my career. And my dear friend, I join so many other people in the world in hoping that he continues in good health and he will continue to provide inspiration to those who are in need, those who still see poverty in their daily lives, and those who hope for a better future. Keep inspiring us, my friend. ---

Banish bush

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goforit

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Fri Jul-18-03 06:47 PM
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1. WOW .....that was nice Powell!.....Very Presidential blessing.

Hmmmmm.........I don't believe cheney and rummy agree with you.

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leesa

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Fri Jul-18-03 09:17 PM
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6. And I bet Nelson Mandela does not consider Powell a friend

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madrchsod

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Fri Jul-18-03 06:50 PM
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2. it should be-

"i beg you to forgive me ,i was a fool to believe that george bush would lead this nation into greatness. tomorrow i will resign my post and hope you will accept my offer that you and i can work together for world peace".... i know, i`m only dreaming...

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burythehatchet

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Fri Jul-18-03 10:03 PM
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8. judging by what his spawn has been up to

yeah...you are dreaming

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LauraK

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Fri Jul-18-03 06:52 PM
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3. I guess the 'whole world' doesn't include the rest of the WH.

Hmm, I wonder if dimson forgot?

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AnnabelLee

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Fri Jul-18-03 08:12 PM
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4. Nelson Mandela

should tell Powell to sod off, but he has too much class to do that.:grr:

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otohara

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Fri Jul-18-03 08:58 PM
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5. How Phony

Colin was told to blow smoke up Mandella's ass to get back on his good side.

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kskiska

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Fri Jul-18-03 09:18 PM
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7. Powell was in Africa just last week

Why didn't he visit Mandela in person to give him his good wishes? Or couldn't he pull himself away from Massa's side?

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