So are GWB and Laura. I think it's terrific. Obama probably invited them all because he had to. After all, they're former presidents and Mandala is a former president. Why should they let Obama go and act like he's the Emperor of the US?
I think all were invited. President GHWB thanked President Obama but said
he was unable to attend. Clinton and Chelsea are in Brasil doing charity
events for his foundations and they will fly from there to S. Africa. Nothing
mentioned about Carter’s acceptance or refusal.
Obama invited the former presidents to join him aboard Air Force One in a trip
that will give them a chance to bond over their shared admiration for the
late South African leader who died at age 95 on Thursday.
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