Obama’s full speech at Mandela ‘s memorial

United States President Barack Obama’s tribute at late former president Nelson Mandela’s memorial service at FNB Stadium, Soweto on Tuesday.

To Graça Machel and the Mandela family; to President Zuma and members of the government; to heads of state and government, past and present; distinguished guests – it is a singular honor to be with you today, to celebrate a life unlike any other. To the people of South Africa – people of every race and walk of life – the world thanks you for sharing Nelson Mandela with us.

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