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5. I was looking for this quote earlier and here it is right in bigtree's post..

Reply to sheshe2 (Reply #4)

Sat Jun 29, 2013, 11:23 PM

Jun 2013

Mandela's wife issued a statement after speaking with President Obama on the telephone:

"I have drawn strength from the support received from President Barack Obama, Michelle, Malia and Sasha," Ms Machel said. "Having taken the time to telephone me to express their solidarity and meet our children they have added a touch of personal warmth that is characteristic of the Obama family."

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