Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Secretary Gates on Death of Congressman Charlie Wilson



"I had the unforgettable experience of knowing Congressman Wilson when I was at CIA and he was working tirelessly on behalf of the Afghan resistance fighting the Soviets.  As the world now knows, his efforts and exploits helped repel an invader, liberate a people, and bring the Cold War to a close.  After the Soviets left, Charlie kept fighting for the Afghan people and warned against abandoning that traumatized country to its fate -- a warning we should have heeded then, and should remember today.

 

"America has lost an extraordinary patriot whose life showed, once more, that one brave and determined person can alter the course of history.  My condolences to Barbara and the rest of the Wilson family."


U.S. Department of Defense
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs)

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