Influential figures send birthday wishes to Mandela
Foreign Secretary William Hague:
Susan Rice represents the US at the UN:
Nelson Mandela is a towering example of grace, wisdom, and strength. Happy 94th Birthday, Madiba.
Rio Ferdinand is a former England captain:
Madiba 94....wow!
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