i heard president baa ma obama -- if you stayed up and listened-i heard him say if his speech that he gave president nelson mandela credit because at a young age he got caught in the movement in south africa and it molded him, and he gave him credit that he's where he is today because of the inspiration that he received from president mandela. the chairwoman of the naacp said the honorable nelson mandela inspires hopes, dreams and aspirations and values of all who seek justice against tremendous odds. first lady michelle obama said we will never forget the inspiration from nelson mandela, extraordinary example of more courage, kindness and humility. miss secretary clinton said nelson mandela was a /khaplen you know for justice and human dignity with unmatched grace. nancy pelosi said we have lost a leader who advanced the cause and equality of human rights. i agree with them all, but i will add my point too. i think that nelson mandela taught people how liberating it is to forgive, for had he not, the anger over the brutality he had experienced during the time and the guilty and fear