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World is watching as elderly Mandela struggles with health

Article by: CHRISTOPHER TORCHIA , Associated Press
Updated: December 24, 2012 - 8:49 PM

As an idea, he's monumental. As a 94-year-old man, he's frail.

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ThegonagleDec. 24, 1210:36 PM

No matter when his time comes, this world is a better place for having Nelson Mandela as a part of it.

mn2niceDec. 24, 1210:37 PM

Even at 94, Nelson Mandela "Madiba," as the South Africans call him, has a lot to teach us about humility . To many, he is more than a legend, for he represents the dreams of all South Africans for freedom and peace.

ReporterDec. 24, 1211:23 PM

Praying for Madiba and hoping South Africa's ruling party will move back toward his ideals, rather than away from them.

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