James Stavridis.Ī tsunami of eulogies from the US mainstream media are also on display, erupting in characteristic American self-adulation and literally tripping over itself to eulogise Powell. "Colin Powell was North Star to generations of senior military officers including me" wrote retired Adm.
Haass also said, "Colin Powel was grounded in reality". Richard Haass, President of the US Council on Foreign Relations described Powell as "one of the most intellectually honest people I ever met". Vice President Kamal Harris also noted Powell's racial firsts.
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin, also a retired Army General and the first black Pentagon chief said, "The world lost one of the greatest leaders that we have ever witnessed". Bush also said "he was a great public servant" and "widely respected at home and abroad". Bush said that he and former first lady Laura Bush were "deeply saddened" by Powell's death.
He further said Powell "embodied the highest ideals of both warrior and diplomat".įormer President George W. The death of Powell has drawn an outpouring of grief, sympathy and praise from political leaders, both former and current, including President Joe Biden who described Powell as a "dear friend" and a dedicated public servant.
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