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Richard C. Holbrooke passed away yesterday following complications from surgery to repair a torn aorta. This is the saddening loss of an unrelenting, passionate, tough, and dedicated diplomatic heavyweight.
Strong American Voice in Diplomacy and Crisis (NYT)
Richard Holbrooke Dies: Veteran U.S. diplomat brokered Dayton peace accords (Wash Post)
- Amy Greene