On December 6, 2023, the 42nd President of the United States, Bill Clinton, took to his official Twitter account, @BillClinton, to mark the tenth anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s passing. In a heartfelt tweet, President Clinton paid tribute to Mandela’s profound impact on justice, equality, democracy, and decency.
“Ten years ago today, we lost a great champion of justice, equality, democracy, and profound decency,” President Clinton shared on Twitter.
Reflecting on Mandela’s post-prison life, President Clinton acknowledged Mandela’s dedication to inclusive tribalism, even towards those who had once supported his imprisonment. The tweet underscored Mandela’s remarkable ability to unite a nation divided by apartheid.
“I was grateful for the chances we had to work together both in and out of office,” President Clinton reminisced, emphasizing the collaborative efforts between the two leaders during critical periods in history.
Expressing hope for a more unified world, President Clinton prayed that the divisive tribalism prevalent in many parts of the world today would soon give way to the wiser course Mandela championed.
“I still miss him all the time,” concluded President Clinton, conveying a personal sense of loss for a man whose impact transcended national and international boundaries.
As the world commemorates the tenth anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s passing, President Clinton’s words serve as a poignant reminder of Mandela’s enduring legacy and the ongoing quest for a more inclusive and just world. (*)