Rep. Waters wishes Nelson Mandela a 'speedy recovery'

Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) on Tuesday wished Nelson Mandela a “speedy recovery,” calling him an “inspiration” in a tweet.

Sending prayers and best wishes to @nelsonmandela for a speedy recovery. He is a genuine hero and inspiration to many around the world.

— Maxine Waters (@MaxineWaters) December 11, 2012

South Africa's former president, who is 94, is being treated for what officials call “recurring” lung infection, according to reports.

He is receiving treatment in a hospital in Pretoria and "responding to the treatment," according to the latest update from South African President Jacob Zuma.
 
Mandela’s anti-apartheid activism, a political milestone of the 20th century, was celebrated last summer by first lady Michelle Obama and the Obama daughters during a visit to Mandela’s home.
 
Then-Sen. Barack Obama met Mandela in 2005 and sent him a photograph from the meeting, inscribed “To Nelson Mandela — an inspiration to us all.” The photograph reportedly sits on Mandela’s desk.

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