Statement by Rep. Mfume on the Death of Former Secretary of State Powell
October 19, 2021
October 19, 2021
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Maryland, issued the following statement:
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"With the passing of Colin L. Powell, America lost a great leader and public servant.
"General Powell blazed a trail for others to follow as the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, then as U.S. Secretary of State. He won bipartisan respect at home and around the globe because of his integrity.
"My prayers go out to Alma and the entire P . . .
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"With the passing of Colin L. Powell, America lost a great leader and public servant.
"General Powell blazed a trail for others to follow as the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, then as U.S. Secretary of State. He won bipartisan respect at home and around the globe because of his integrity.
"My prayers go out to Alma and the entire P . . .