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In terms of the New Testament the Jews must suffer, therefore we will put it into practice if we will in charge and there will be no sympathy for the Jews when the blacks take over.
Desmond Tutu
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Desmond Tutu
Age: 92
Born: 1931
Born: October 7
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Desmond Mpilo Tutu
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