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For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
November 9, 2001

Former President Mandela to Visit White House
Statement by the Press Secretary
Visit of Nelson Mandela

President Bush will welcome former President Nelson Mandela to the White House for a meeting on November 12.  This meeting provides the two leaders an opportunity to discuss their common concern for promoting peace and prosperity in Africa.  President Bush looks forward to hearing about Nelson Mandela's latest work as peace mediator in Burundi.

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