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Janice Schakowsky: “He returned to his modest farm, but remained a powerful voice for peace and a relentless ambassador for the needs of…”

On the recordOctober 25, 1999
He returned to his modest farm, but remained a powerful voice for peace and a relentless ambassador for the needs of Africans and the African continent.
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Janice Schakowsky
Democratic · Illinois
Source
congress.gov
Oct 25, 1999

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Nyerere's continued advocacy for peace after leaving office.

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