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We are quite convinced, and we say this to the Palestinians, that violence is not going to solve the problem of Israel and the Middle East. We say that to the Israelis. We say it to the Palestinians.
Thabo Mbeki
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Thabo Mbeki
Age: 82
Born: 1942
Born: June 18
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Thabo Mvuyelwa Mbeki
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I have absolutely no problem with the press criticising policies and the things that we do, the things that we say.
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