
His courage and integrity will be an inspiration for generations to come.” - Former President Jimmy Carter. “A true patriot and public servant, we were honored to work beside him to strengthen communities in the United States, help resolve conflict in Haiti, and observe elections in Jamaica. He lived the promise of America, and spent a lifetime working to help our country, especially our young people, live up to its own ideals and noblest aspirations at home and around the world.” - Former President Bill Clinton and former first lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. “The son of immigrants, he rose to the top levels of military, civilian, and non-governmental service through intelligence, character, and the ability to see the big picture and attend to the smallest details. Working with him during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, I saw first-hand General Powell’s dedication to the United States and his commitment to the brave and selfless men and women who serve our country in uniform." - Former Bush Vice President Dick Cheney. “He was a man who loved his country and served her long and well. In an announcement on social media Monday, the family said Powell had been fully vaccinated. Powell, former Joint Chiefs chairman and secretary of state, has died from COVID-19 complications. Rumsfeld, and FBI Director Robert Mueller. Left to right Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge, Secretary of State Colin Powell, Bush, Secretary of Defense Donald H. Commission's recommendation to create a national intelligence director. 2, 2004 file photo, President Bush, center, makes remarks in the Rose Garden of the White House, about his plans to implement the Sept. MICHAEL DALDER/AP Show More Show Less 5 of12 FILE - In this Aug. 12, 2006 file photo, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, left, smiles next to former Secretary of State Colin Powell, during a reception at the German Embassy in Washington. Virginia Mayo Show More Show Lessģ of12 4 of12 FILE - In this Jan. Secretary of State Colin Powell, front right, reaches out to German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer, second left, as Greek Foreign Minister Petros Molyviatis, center, looks on during a group photo of NATO foreign ministers at NATO headquarters in Brussels. Evan Vucci Show More Show Less 2 of12 FILE - In this Dec. Rumsfeld, Vice President Dick Cheney, Bush, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, and former Secretary of State Colin Powell. From left to right are Secretary of Defense Donald H. 5, 2006 file photo, President Bush, center, meets with Secretaries of State and Defense in the Roosevelt Room at the White House.
