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Even the worst dictator, there is not a single one of them who would say Oh yes, I violate human rights. They all claim oh no, we respect human rights even when they are doing the most egregious things.

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Desmond Tutu
Age: 93
Born: 1931
Born: October 7
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Anglican Priest
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