Nelson Mandela was a man of peace and a truly inspirational figure, said Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen.
On December 5, 2013 Secretary General of NATO (“North Atlantic Treaty Organization”) Anders Fogh Rasmussen offered condolences to South Africa, which is a full member state of NATO – the most powerful international military alliance in the world!
Here is what the Secretary General had to say:
“I convey my deepest condolences to the family of former president Nelson Mandela and to the government and the people of South Africa.”
“Nelson Mandela was a man of peace and a truly inspirational figure. He was a symbol of freedom, dignity and reconciliation to millions of people, irrespective of race. His death is a loss to us all, but he leaves a lasting legacy to the whole world.”
Sincerely
Anders Fogh Rasmussen
NATO Secretary General
Source: NATO Press Release http://www.nato.int/cps/en/natolive/news_105563.htm?selectedLocale=en
See video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztTGisYVyh8
See also video: South African Defense Force http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkE0blC7zjU