Coverage dated October 17, 2021

Biden remembers Powell as a friend, patriot, and 'a good man'

Headline from The Hill

President Biden on Monday paid tribute to former Secretary of State Colin Powell, who died due to complications from COVID-19, noting his many accomplishments and patriotism that "earned him the universal respect of the American people."

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  1. The Hill

    Biden remembers Powell as a friend, patriot, and 'a good man' (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    President Biden on Monday paid tribute to former Secretary of State Colin Powell, who died due to complications from COVID-19, noting his many accomplishments and patriotism that "earned him the universal respect of the American people."

  2. Washington Times

    Biden: Colin Powell was an ‘unmatched’ patriot (opens Washington Times)

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    President Biden on Monday hailed Colin L. Powell as a “patriot of unmatched honor and dignity” who embodied the American dream after the family of the former secretary of state announced his death due to complications from COVID-19.

  3. CNN

    Biden discusses friendship with Colin Powell in first on-camera remarks since his death (opens CNN)

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    Colin Powell, the first Black US secretary of state, has died from complications from Covid-19. Follow here for the latest.

  4. CNN

    Biden mourns loss of Colin Powell: 'He will be remembered as one of our great Americans' (opens CNN)

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    President Joe Biden on Monday mourned the loss of Colin Powell, describing him as a "dear friend" and a dedicated public servant who broke barriers as the first Black US secretary of state.

  5. Breitbart News

    Joe Biden: 'Above All, Colin Powell Was My Friend' (opens Breitbart News)

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    President Joe Biden memorialized former Secretary of State Colin Powell on Monday, describing him as a "friend" and a "patriot."

  6. The Guardian

    Joe Biden leads tributes to ‘dear friend’ and ‘patriot’ Colin Powell (opens The Guardian)

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    Political leaders from Tony Blair to Dick Cheney praise the former soldier and diplomat in the wake of his death from Covid

  7. Fox News

    Biden mourns 'dear friend' Colin Powell, calls him 'a patriot of unmatched honor and dignity' (opens Fox News)

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    President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on Monday mourned the death of their "dear friend" Gen. Colin Powell, calling him a "patriot of unmatched honor and dignity."

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