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-Wesley Clark: Holbrooke larger than life (video)
Added On December 13, 2010
Former NATO commander Wesley Clark remembers his friend and confidant Richard Holbrooke.
Former NATO commander Wesley Clark remembers his friend and confidant Richard Holbrooke.
-Reaction to the death of Richard Holbrooke (video)
By the CNN Wire Staff
December 14, 2010 -- Updated 1858 GMT (0258 HKT)
(CNN) -- Richard C. Holbrooke, the high-octane diplomat who spearheaded the end of the Bosnian war and most recently served as the Obama administration's point man in the volatile Afghan-Pakistani war zone, died Monday at George Washington University Hospital in Washington. Following are reactions to his death:
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
"Tonight, America has lost one of its fiercest champions and most dedicated public servants. Richard Holbrooke served the country he loved for nearly half a century, representing the United States in far-flung war-zones and high-level peace talks, always with distinctive brilliance and unmatched determination. He was one of a kind -- a true statesman -- and that makes his passing all the more painful. From his early days in Vietnam to his historic role bringing peace to the Balkans to his last mission in Afghanistan and Pakistan, Richard helped shape our history, manage our perilous present, and secure our future. He was the consummate diplomat, able to stare down dictators and stand up for America's interests and values even under the most difficult circumstances. He served at every level of the Foreign Service and beyond, helping mentor generations of talented officers and future ambassadors. Few people have ever left a larger mark on the State Department or our country. From Southeast Asia to post-Cold War Europe and around the globe, people have a better chance of a peaceful future because of Richard's lifetime of service."...more...
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
"Tonight, America has lost one of its fiercest champions and most dedicated public servants. Richard Holbrooke served the country he loved for nearly half a century, representing the United States in far-flung war-zones and high-level peace talks, always with distinctive brilliance and unmatched determination. He was one of a kind -- a true statesman -- and that makes his passing all the more painful. From his early days in Vietnam to his historic role bringing peace to the Balkans to his last mission in Afghanistan and Pakistan, Richard helped shape our history, manage our perilous present, and secure our future. He was the consummate diplomat, able to stare down dictators and stand up for America's interests and values even under the most difficult circumstances. He served at every level of the Foreign Service and beyond, helping mentor generations of talented officers and future ambassadors. Few people have ever left a larger mark on the State Department or our country. From Southeast Asia to post-Cold War Europe and around the globe, people have a better chance of a peaceful future because of Richard's lifetime of service."...more...
-Bosnia's progress a tribute to Holbrooke
By Denis Prcic, Special to CNN
December 14, 2010 -- Updated 1332 GMT (2132 HKT)
Editor's note: Denis Prcic is the president of the American University in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
(CNN) -- Richard Holbrooke believed in Bosnia. As we mourn his passing, we also mark the 15th anniversary of the signing of the Dayton Peace Accords, the agreement that culminated his efforts in the Balkans.
The physical damage of the war has been largely repaired. While many psychological scars linger, progress is evident in Bosnia and Herzegovina. ...more...
(CNN) -- Richard Holbrooke believed in Bosnia. As we mourn his passing, we also mark the 15th anniversary of the signing of the Dayton Peace Accords, the agreement that culminated his efforts in the Balkans.
The physical damage of the war has been largely repaired. While many psychological scars linger, progress is evident in Bosnia and Herzegovina. ...more...
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