Geee Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Fox News:Lawrence S. Eagleburger, who briefly served as secretary of state for President George H.W. Bush, died Saturday at the age of 80.Eagleburger died in Charlottesville, Va., after a short illness, according to a family friend, Christy Reap.Few other details were immediately available.Bush and former Secretary of State James A. Baker III, praised Eagleburger's service."Larry Eagleburger was one of the most capable and respected diplomats our foreign service ever produced, and I will be ever grateful for his wise, no-nonsense counsel during those four years of historic change in our world," Bush said in a statement released by his office."Larry was the real deal -- a tireless patriot, principled to the core, selflessly devoted to America and his duty. Barbara and I mourn the loss of a true friend. He was a good man, and he will be missed," he added.Baker summed it up this way: "As good as they come." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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