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Unfortunately, some of the African leaders employ various nefarious means to remain in office far beyond what their constitutions permit.

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Jimmy Carter
Age: 100
Born: 1924
Born: October 1
39Th U.S. President
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I don't think that Israel has any legal or moral justification for their massive bombing of the entire nation of Lebanon.
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