Rep. Payne Jr.'s Statement on the Death of Former Secretary of State Powell
October 19, 2021
October 19, 2021
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following statement on Oct. 18, 2021:
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Rep. Donald M. Payne, Jr. issued the following statement today regarding the passing of four-star General Colin Powell. General Powell died today from complications related to the COVID-19 pandemic. He was a powerful American leader who earned the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his service to the country in a variety of roles. He was a combat veteran . . .
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Rep. Donald M. Payne, Jr. issued the following statement today regarding the passing of four-star General Colin Powell. General Powell died today from complications related to the COVID-19 pandemic. He was a powerful American leader who earned the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his service to the country in a variety of roles. He was a combat veteran . . .