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Congressional leaders react to the death of Colin Powell

Multiple U.S. Representatives took to Twitter Monday to share memories of the late military leader.

Congressional leaders react to the death of Colin Powell

Multiple U.S. Representatives took to Twitter Monday to share memories of the late military leader.

YEARS, ALMA POWELL, AND HIS SON MICHAEL. JOHN: NEBRASKA REPRESENTATIVE DON BACON AND IOWA SENATOR JONI ERNST ARE VETERANS. BOTH SENT THEIR CONDENOLCES TO POWELL’S FAMILY. ON TWITTER BAC SONAID IN PART THE LEADERSHIP EXAMPLES SHOWN BY THE GENERAL DURING HIS LIFETIME OF SERVICE WILL LEAVE A LASTING IMPACT ON AMERICA. ERNST TWEETED COLIN POWELL WAS A DECORATED MILITARY LEADER AND DISTINGUISHED PUBLIC SERVANT
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Congressional leaders react to the death of Colin Powell

Multiple U.S. Representatives took to Twitter Monday to share memories of the late military leader.

Congressional leaders are reacting to the death of Colin Powell. The 84-year-old military leader, and first Black U.S. secretary of state, died from complications from COVID-19. In a post on Twitter, Nebraska Rep. Don Bacon said "The leadership examples shown by the General during his lifetime of service, including as a great Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, will leave a lasting impact on America." Gov. Pete Ricketts ordered all U.S. and Nebraska flags to fly at half-staff until sunset Oct. 22 in honor of Powell. “Secretary Powell was a great American whose legacy will live on for generations,” said Gov. Ricketts. “As a soldier in the United States Army, chairman of the Joint Chiefs, and Secretary of State he served our country with honor and distinction. Susanne and I are thinking of the Powell family, and keeping them in our prayers during this difficult time.”Read more reaction from Nebraska and Iowa leaders below.

Congressional leaders are reacting to the death of Colin Powell. The 84-year-old military leader, and first Black U.S. secretary of state, died from complications from COVID-19.

In a post on Twitter, Nebraska Rep. Don Bacon said "The leadership examples shown by the General during his lifetime of service, including as a great Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, will leave a lasting impact on America."

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Gov. Pete Ricketts ordered all U.S. and Nebraska flags to fly at half-staff until sunset Oct. 22 in honor of Powell. “Secretary Powell was a great American whose legacy will live on for generations,” said Gov. Ricketts. “As a soldier in the United States Army, chairman of the Joint Chiefs, and Secretary of State he served our country with honor and distinction. Susanne and I are thinking of the Powell family, and keeping them in our prayers during this difficult time.”

Read more reaction from Nebraska and Iowa leaders below.

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