Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 14, 2010. Defense Secretary Robert Gates made the following statement regarding the death of Ambassador Richard Holbrooke on Dec. 13.
“I was saddened to hear of Richard Holbrooke’s passing last night.
“Ambassador Holbrooke was one of the most formidable and consequential public servants of his generation, bringing his uncommon passion, energy, tenacity, and intellect to bear on the most difficult national security issues of our time.
“Arguably no task was more difficult than…
