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Secretary of State Antony Blinken paid tribute on Monday to Colin Powell. He praised Powell's worldview, saying that Powell believed "the world was safer when the United States was engaged and its allies and partners were united." https://t.co/xLHPjZACq9 https://t.co/mM6eVW8LBg

Although the Covid-19 vaccines provide strong protection against severe disease and death in healthy people, multiple myeloma patients are among the immunocompromised groups who may not respond as well, studies have shown. https://t.co/06kfeLYluL

Colin Powell’s infamous U.N. presentation on Iraq will always be an important piece of his legacy. This is how it happened. https://t.co/CIqWf5FqBm

"Ultimately, the key to reducing everyone's risk from Covid-19 — and to ending the pandemic — is for all of us to get vaccinated. This protects us, and those around us," writes CNN Medical Analyst @DrLeanaWen https://t.co/fmhFEO9Nij

Colin Powell had multiple myeloma. The form of blood cancer hobbles the immune system and makes vaccines, including those for Covid-19, largely ineffective. https://t.co/kuUaPqcB6q

"What an extraordinary public servant, American, patriot," VP Harris says on Colin Powell. "Every step of the way, when he filled those roles ... inspiring so many people." https://t.co/FORAb66V9H

Jamaican leaders are mourning the loss of Colin Powell. Born in the U.S. to Jamaican parents, Powell was known to honor his heritage and acknowledge the contributions that West Indian immigrants made to America. https://t.co/PcN80DcRb5 https://t.co/c6cuCp2ewD

He was, at heart, a team player, a “good soldier.” https://t.co/uxtz0RiuEy

Colin Powell, a Republican, famously endorsed then-candidate Barack Obama on Meet the Press in 2008. https://t.co/YN5FrCgzOc

President Biden said Colin Powell embodied "the highest ideals of both warrior and diplomat." "Above all, Colin was my friend. Easy to share a laugh with. A trusted confidant in good and hard times," Biden said. https://t.co/GbKumxonWE https://t.co/orDeDtI5WF

Dick Cheney on Colin Powell: "Working with him during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, I saw first-hand General Powell’s dedication to the United States and his commitment to the brave and selfless men and women who serve our country in uniform.” https://t.co/W2Xa26i7Qy https://t.co/pNFcXhbl2u

Age and underlying health conditions were a "double blow" to former Secretary of State Colin Powell, experts say. https://t.co/LqKRF0Sl0J

Colin Powell had been treated for a cancer that severely impairs the immune system, lowering coronavirus vaccine effectiveness https://t.co/Pa64y9IaYw

Colin Powell’s age, 84, and blood cancer diagnosis would have put him among those at high risk of a breakthrough infection. https://t.co/t5xcP4W8ZG

‘The court of God will be waiting for him’: Iraqis react to Colin Powell’s death https://t.co/tMhM747vLb

Flags were lowered to half-staff at the State Department to mark the passing of former Army general and Secretary of State Colin Powell, who died Monday of complications from COVID-19. https://t.co/fciNwqLlsC

Colin Powell, the trailblazing military commander and first Black secretary of state, has died of COVID-19 related complications. https://t.co/E7MIDFAp2u https://t.co/nsD7ZHjIQo

State Department Spokesperson Ned Price on the death of former Secretary of State Colin Powell: "He was an inspiration to not only my generation, but many generations of America...This institution and this country are better off because of Colin Powell" https://t.co/Y3JimAaVt6 https://t.co/C2mEyBDxzX

Former Pres. George W. Bush on passing of Colin Powell: "He was a great public servant, starting with his time as a soldier during Vietnam...He was such a favorite of Presidents that he earned the Presidential Medal of Freedom – twice." https://t.co/5EvF350oCu https://t.co/WD5tLfbi5E

Although dying from COVID-19 is extremely uncommon among the fully vaccinated, health experts say age and preexisting medical conditions may increase the odds of breakthrough infection, severe disease and even death. https://t.co/0Yh8lstqsS

Colin Powell, U.S. military leader and first Black secretary of state, dies https://t.co/5MmdLIQcAU https://t.co/IzkCyT2ayG

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken paid tribute to Colin Powell, one of his predecessors and the first Black American to hold the position. Powell's storied career as a military leader and diplomat was ‘a victory for the American dream,’ Blinken said https://t.co/zbP6LdzbXX https://t.co/hmclvCZKDe

Many Iraqis remember Colin Powell mainly as the man who used misleading intelligence to make the case before the U.N. in 2003 for war against their country. Powell, who died today at 84, later called the presentation "a blot on my record." https://t.co/lgQZgLXzkY

Colin Powell, the former top American general and the first Black secretary of state, died at the age of 84 due to complications from COVID-19 https://t.co/5eFymnmAnb https://t.co/eMxqMdBrH1

6/6 Colin Powell meets with then-President Barack Obama and then-Vice President Joe Biden on Dec. 1, 2010. A Republican, Powell endorsed Obama in 2008 and Biden in 2020. 📸 : Alex Wong/Getty See more photos: https://t.co/LdWXbfeCtZ https://t.co/2uYVPJKn5P

1/ Colin Powell, the first Black U.S. secretary of state, died today. Here's a look at his life in photos.👇 https://t.co/z4FHIoY7Zz

Despite getting vaccinated against COVID-19, Colin Powell remained vulnerable to the virus because of his advanced age and history of cancer. Powell's death highlights the continued risk to many Americans until more of the population is immunized. https://t.co/nDB5YFaBJY

Obama recounted Powell's 2008 endorsement: "'The correct answer is, he is not a Muslim; he’s a Christian...But the really right answer is, "What if he is?" Is there something wrong with being a Muslim in this country? The answer’s no, that's not America." https://t.co/Kfjcch9mYD

Obama on Colin Powell: "He never denied the role that race played in his own life and in our society more broadly. But he also refused to accept that race would limit his dreams..." https://t.co/v4SH8aQBKK

Pentagon chief Austin says 'not possible' to replace Colin Powell https://t.co/OhYOHFFacV https://t.co/kfR9TGpHx4

Powell reportedly suffered from multiple myeloma, a cancer of a type of white blood cell that can make it difficult to fight off infections. https://t.co/42IYahzD7e

Former secretary of state and chairman of the joint chiefs of staff Colin Powell has died at 84 of COVID-19 complications. Powell was fully vaccinated and being cared for at Walter Reed National Medical Center in Washington DC at the time of his death. https://t.co/vHPoJ0y4ND

Powell, the former national security adviser, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and secretary of state, died Monday at age 84. He was a good man, yes, and a great public servant, writes @QuinHillyer. https://t.co/lDjhJkdWc1

Colin Powell faced added risks from COVID-19, despite vaccination https://t.co/C4ENUSPITk

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, a retired Army general, said the news of Powell‘s death left “a hole in my heart.” https://t.co/KFmEKpzCmj

His approach to war became known as the Powell Doctrine, which held that the United States should only commit forces in a conflict if it has clear and achievable objectives with public support, sufficient firepower and a strategy for ending the war. https://t.co/LdW28CAtK3

Biden: Colin Powell was an ‘unmatched’ patriot https://t.co/gWtXLKfUeG

Biden, in particular, called Powell a "good friend" and a "trusted confidant in good and hard times." "I am forever grateful for his support of my candidacy for president and for our shared battle for the soul of the nation." https://t.co/rVPCyNZJGq

“General Powell had a remarkably distinguished career, and I was fortunate to work with him. He was a man who loved his country and served her long and well.” https://t.co/83rRY2aP3b

Former President George W. Bush said he and former first lady Laura Bush were “deeply saddened” by Powell‘s death. https://t.co/FXRbuQlxq8

The death of Colin Powell comes as a shock, another marker of the end of a better era in our politics | Opinion by @jimgeraghty https://t.co/VcftaLg1cX

"Bill Clinton told me that he thought that Powell was the only person that could have defeated his bid for a second term in 1996." — Dick Morris https://t.co/3dKftoGRXx

Colin Powell and COVID-19 Commentary | Opinion by @michaelbd https://t.co/2SJZO9ad13

What If Colin Powell Ran for President in 1996? | Opinion by @philipaklein https://t.co/yTJzZf6V6H

Colin Powell dies of COVID-19 complications despite vaccine: Medical experts weigh in https://t.co/11DrzIWiWC

Tributes poured in Monday from both sides of the aisle as lawmakers mourned the death of Colin Powell, a four-star general, Vietnam vet, first Black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, national security adviser, and onetime secretary of state. https://t.co/yAmMT6pEcp

The first Green Beret to be elected to Congress Rep. Michael Waltz honored the late Gen. Colin Powell for his leadership qualities recalling being a young soldier when Powell was the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.https://t.co/21MsGDdYSP

JUST IN: "[Sec. Colin Powell] never stopped believing in America. And we believe in America, in no small part because it helped produce someone like Colin Powell. Thank you, Mr. Secretary," said Sec. of State Antony Blinken Monday about the passing of the Secretary of State. https://t.co/3QqQDE70KK

Gen. Colin Powell dies at 84 of COVID-19 complications - https://t.co/jTgIohjx5d #OANN

Colin Powell was the 'real deal': Former WH Chief of Staff Andy Card https://t.co/GjJfDo65JL