that was nelson mandela in 1961. two years later he was imprisoned where he remained for 27 years. again, on the day he was released from prison nelson mandela made a statement that president obama quoted tonight. i have fought against white domination and i have fought against black domination. i have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together. in harmony and with equal opportunity. it is an idea which i hope to live for and to achieve but if need be, it is an ideal for which i am prepared to die.
that was nelson mandela in 1961. two years later he was in prison in south africa where he remained for 27 years before his sentencing and again on the day he was released from prison nelson mandela made a statement that president obama quoted tonight. i have fought against white domination. and i have fought against black domination. i have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together. in harmony and, and with equal opportunities. it is which i hope to live for and to achieve. but give me peace.
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really record breaking on so many fronts. thank you very much for that. make sure you stay with cnn for our family coverage. we ll keep you updated pchl. president barack obama won t meet with nelson mandela on his trip to africa. the president met with his family members expressing his sympathies as they cope with his illness. earlier he spoke with young south africans. he mentioned the past sacrificed of their beloved mandela. as you go forward i want you to think of the man who is in our prayers today. think about 27 years in prison. think about the hardships and the struggles of being away from family and friends. reflecting on his years in prison nelson mandela wrote