General Colin Luther Powell, United States Army (Ret.) (born April 5, 1937) is a former American military leader and statesman. He became the first African-American to be confirmed as United States Secretary of State. As the 65th United States Secretary of State (2001-05) under President George W. Bush, Powell became the highest ranking African American government official in the history of the United States. Wikipedia
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Remarks to the United Nations Security Council Secretary Colin L. Powell New York City February 5, 2003 [full video ; accompanying slide presentations and video clips ] SECRETARY POWELL: Thank you, Mr. President. www.state.gov/secretary/former/powell/remarks/2003/17300.htm