Colin Powell, US military and political leader, dies 0:59
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Colin Powell, America's first black secretary of state, has died of complications from Covid-19, his family said on Facebook.
His leadership in various Republican administrations helped shape American foreign policy in the later years of the 20th century and the early years of the 21st.
He was 84 years old.
Several politicians in the United States have reacted to the news of his death.
These are some.
Former President George W. Bush said Powell was "the favorite of presidents"
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"He was a favorite of presidents who won the Presidential Medal of Freedom, twice. He was highly respected at home and abroad. And most importantly, Colin was a family man and friend. Laura and I sent Our sincere condolences to Alma and his children as they remember the life of a great man, "President George W. Bush said in a statement.
Peter Meijer, Iraq War Veteran and US House Representative
"This is incredibly sad news. General Powell was a rarity in the modern era, a true statesman soldier. I am grateful for his decades of service to this nation and the example he set as a leader," Meijer wrote on Twitter.
Incredibly sad news.
General Powell was a rarity in the modern age- a true soldier statesman.
I am grateful for his decades of service to this nation and the example he set as a leader.
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- Rep. Peter Meijer (@RepMeijer) October 18, 2021
Senator Mark Warner, head of the Senate Intelligence Committee.
"General Powell was a patriot and public servant. May he rest in peace," Warner wrote on Twitter.
General Powell was a patriot and a public servant.
May he rest in peace.
- Mark Warner (@MarkWarner) October 18, 2021
General (r) Martin E. Dempsey
"I have just learned of the passing of my friend and mentor, Colin Powell. A magnificent soldier, statesman and lifelong public servant. May God bless him and his family," he wrote on Twitter.
Just learned of the passing of my friend and mentor, Colin Powell.
A superb soldier, statesman, and lifelong public servant.
God bless him and his family.
- GEN (R) Martin E. Dempsey (@Martin_Dempsey) October 18, 2021
Representative Elise Stefanik
"I am saddened to hear that four-star General Colin Powell, former United States Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has passed away. The United States has lost a true American leader and patriot, but we will always remember his service to the United States of America! America! 🇺🇸 "wrote Stefanik.
I am saddened to hear that four-star General Colin Powell, former US Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, has passed away.
America has lost a true leader and American patriot, but we will always remember his service to the United States of America!
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- Rep. Elise Stefanik (@RepStefanik) October 18, 2021
Anthony Foxx, former Secretary of Transportation
"My heart is incredibly heavy today. Colin Powell was a great personal friend but, more importantly, a pioneering leader in military and foreign policy. I simply have no words. Prayers for Alma and the entire Powell family. #ColinPowell"
My heart is incredibly heavy today.
Colin Powell was a great personal friend but more importantly a groundbreaking leader in the military and foreign policy.
I just have no words.
Prayers for Alma and the entire Powell family.
#ColinPowell
- Anthony Foxx (@anthonyfoxx) October 18, 2021
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