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| https://wilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congresswoman-frederica-s-wilson-statement-on-the-passing-of-iconic | Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson Statement on the Passing of Iconic Leader Nelson Mandela | 2013-12-05 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Democrat | House | FL | Frederica Wilson | W000808 | wilson.house.gov | legacy | Miami Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), released the following statement about the passing of South Africa's first black president, anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela. The world will probably never again see a man of Nelson Mandela's courage and conviction. He was truly a remarkable and inspirational human being to have endured 27 years as a political prisoner and to respond with forgiveness and reconciliation. President Mandela inspired a movement for freedom and equality that not only transformed South Africa but also humanity. Nelson Mandela was a man of steel and a symbol of peace. He was a gift from God to this world. ### Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson is a second-term Congresswoman from Florida representing parts of Northern Miami-Dade and Southeast Broward counties. A former state legislator and school principal, she is the founder of the 5000 Role Models for Excellence Project, a mentoring program for young males at risk of dropping out of school. Along with Congressman Bill Posey, Congresswoman Corrine Brown, and Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart, Congresswoman Wilson serves as founding Co-Chair of the Florida Ports Caucus, a bipartisan taskforce that coordinates federal action in support of Florida's harbors and waterways. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |