Tutu and South Africa. (Desmond Tutu)

From: National Review | Date: November 30, 1984 | Copyright information

BISHOP DESMOND TUTU of South Africa was on "Sabbatical leave" in the United States when it was announced that he had won the Nobel Peace Prize. He immediately flew home, receiving a tumultuous reception at the airport. He held a press conference and embraced the cause of the African National Congress, which advocates the violent overthrow of the South African government. He held a religious and political rally in his parish church. Then he few back to the United States.

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