Madeleine Albright, who in 1997 became the first woman to serve as United States Secretary of State, death cancer Wednesday. Current and former U.S. and foreign politicians mourned Albright’s death.
Former President Bill Clinton, who chose Albright to head the State Department, was one of the first to issue a statement Wednesday afternoon.
“Hillary and I are deeply saddened by the death of Madeleine Albright,” the statement said. “She was one of the best secretaries of state, an excellent UN ambassador, a brilliant teacher, and an extraordinary human being.”
Clinton added that Albright was a friend of theirs, saying she had given them “wise advice” for years.
“Madeleine’s death is an immense loss to the world at a time when we most need the lessons of her life, but we know that her legacy will endure through all the students she taught so well in Georgetown, all of us they were inspired by his remarkable journey from refugee to secretary of state, and many people around the world who live and live better lives thanks to his service, ”he said.
Condoleezza Rice, who under President George W. Bush became the second woman to serve as Secretary of State for the United States, described Albright as “an American giant whose life and legacy will be remembered by future generations “.
“Not only was she a pioneer for women around the world, but she was a fearless fighter for freedom on behalf of all of humanity,” Rice said in a statement. “For me personally, I have lost an invaluable colleague and a dear friend who I will miss very much.”
Bush said he was “heartbroken” by the news of Albright’s death.
“He served with distinction as a foreign-born foreign minister who understood first-hand the importance of free societies for peace in our world,” the former president wrote in a statement on his website. . “I respect her love of country and public service, and Laura and I are grateful to have called Madeleine Albright our friend.”
In a statementformer President Barack Obama said Albright “was an advocate of democratic values.”
“It’s thanks to people like Madeleine that America’s history is ultimately one of hope, an upward journey,” Obama wrote.
The White House also issued a statement Wednesday evening.
“Madeleine Albright was a force,” President Biden wrote. “His were the hands that changed the course of history.”
“When I think of Madeleine, I will always remember her fervent faith that ‘America is the indispensable nation,'” the president added.
CIA Director William J. Burns wrote that “the United States has lost a remarkable public servant, a wonderful role model for generations, and an eloquent voice in our national discourse.”
“Above all, Secretary Albright was deeply proud to have served as our country’s first woman secretary of state, but her legacy was so much more,” Burns said. “Extraordinarily hardworking and an expert in managing difficult challenges and even more difficult people, she had an extraordinary ability to solve complex problems in a practical and relatable way.”
NATO Chief Jens Stoltenberg he tweeted in response to the news.
“I am saddened to hear the news of @ Madeleine Albright’s death. She was a force for freedom, an outspoken NATO champion, an inspiring colleague and friend,” she wrote. “My deepest condolences to his family and the American people.”
Adam Schiff, chairman of the House Intelligence Committee he tweeted that Albright was a “personal and visionary friend” and “one of the fiercest defenders of democratic values and human rights in history.”
Also the Albright Stonebridge Group, which Albright co-founded and chaired he tweeted his condolences.
“She has been an unparalleled force in global affairs, US diplomacy and the global business community, and we will miss her greatly.”
Albright’s alma mater, Wellesley College, issued a statement He said on Wednesday afternoon that his death was a “heartbreaking loss for our country and for Wellesley.”
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