WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Rhode Island's U.S. Sen. Jack Reed issued the following statement Thursday upon learning of the death of former South African President Nelson Mandela:
"I am deeply saddened by the passing of Nelson Mandela, an extraordinary human being and friend to all humankind. He transformed South Africa and helped liberate people of all walks of life from inequality and injustice. As a world leader, Nelson Mandela emanated wisdom, peace, healing, joy, and brotherhood. President Mandela was a uniquely gifted individual who taught us that we all have the capacity to make our communities, and the world, a better place. He continues to be an inspiration."
“This is the fabric of Rhode Island,” said U.S. Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) about Block Island. “I often tell people to come to the island. It’s a wonderful place to live and visit. I think it’s one of the loveliest places in the country.”
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