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Tim Scott: Nelson Mandela was a ‘transformational figure’

By Ashe Schow
Published December 6, 2013 5:00am ET
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Tim Scott: Nelson Mandela was a ‘transformational figure’
Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., speaks during the Values Voter Summit on Oct. 11 in Washington. ( AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) | Jose Luis Magana

Sen. Tim Scott said that former South African President Nelson Mandela was “a transformational figure” who “truly changed the world.”

The South Carolina Republican sent a statement to supporters Thursday, following news that the international icon had passed away.

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