He opened parliament, attended a regional summit in Sydney and then made a big policy speech on September 10th.

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He wrote the exhibition "Reporting Parliament" which was opened by the Prime Minister at Dr Johnson's House.

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In February, Thabo Mbeki, South Africa's president, opened parliament with the stones at his side, and said he was delighted to have proof that Africa gave birth to modern man.

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