Former Pres. Obama remembered Desmond Tutu as 'grounded in the struggle for liberation and justice in his own country, but also concerned with injustice everywhere.'
The Nobel Peace Prize laureate and anti-apartheid leader died in South Africa at 90., was remembered as a"true humanitarian" committed to racial equality in his home country of South Africa and abroad.
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden said in a statement that Desmond Tutu’s “legacy transcends borders and will echo throughout the ages.” "We felt his warmth and joy when we visited him during the 2010 World Cup that celebrated the diversity and beauty of his beloved nation. And, just a few months ago, we joined the world in celebrating his 90th birthday and reflecting on the power of his message of justice, equality, truth, and reconciliation as we confront racism and extremism in our time today," the Bidens said in a statement.
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