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March 29, 2013

Mandela Hospitalized for Lung Infection 
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Concern is growing for the health of former South African President
Nelson Mandela after his hospitalization for a lung infection. Mandela
spent a second night in the hospital Thursday, his third hospital
admission in four months. At the White House, President Obama extended
his well wishes for Mandela's recovery.

President Obama: "Obviously we're all deeply concerned with Nelson
Mandela's health. He's a hero, I think, to all of us. I'm sure that I
speak for the other leaders here. And, you know, we will be keeping him
in our thoughts and prayers, and his entire family. He is as strong
physically as he's been in character and in leadership over so many
decades, and hopefully he will — he will come out of this latest
challenge."

The South African government says Mandela is in good spirits and is
making progress.

 

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