Washington mourns death of ‘trailblazer’ Colin Powell as tributes pour in – as it happened
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Joe Biden reflected on Colin Powell's legacy of service and offered condolences to his family following the former US secretary of state's passing.
Jill and I are deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend and a patriot of unmatched honor and dignity, General Colin Powell," said Biden in a newly released statement.
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