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Paul Rusesabgina's Acts Of Heroism
Paul Rusesabgina has been honored by organizations and universities because he is a hero. Paul and his family were in the middle of a horrific war in the country of Rwanda, between the Hutus and the Tutsis. They survived because of the acts of heroism of Paul.

Paul Rusesabgina and his acts of bravery aided the survival of him, his family, and many others during the war between the Hutus and the Tutsis. When the guards rounded up Paul’s family, and some others and told Paul to shoot them he had to make a rapid decision on what to do. He offered the guards money and supplies if they let him and his family go. Another act of heroism Paul committed was when Paul stood up to the general and told him if he didn’t help him and his family then all

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