A Quote by Nicky Oppenheimer

The Kimberley Process is not a perfect construct, and it is necessary now to re-double efforts to address its remaining shortcomings and strengthen its provisions.

Nicky Oppenheimer

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Nicky Oppenheimer
South African - Businessman
Born: June 8, 1945

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