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![“During my time here [Guantanamo], as Nelson Mandela says … the most important thing you have is time to think about things. I came to the conclusion that … you’re not going to gain anything with hate. Second thing, it’s more destructive than it’s constructive. Third thing: I came to a conclusion…” quote by Omar Khadr](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/12e/omar-khadr-267386_conclusion_during-my-time-here-guantanamo-as-nelson_2829826.jpg)
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