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How could I stand by and watch my house on fire?
Kamisese Mara
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Kamisese Mara
Age: 83 †
Born: 1920
Born: May 6
Died: 2004
Died: April 18
Cricketer
Former Prime Minister Of Fiji
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Republic of Fiji
Ratu Sir Kamisese Kapaiwai Tuimacilai Mara
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