Former Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage speaks at Whittier College about current U.S. relations

The shifting of power to Asia and how 9/11 changed America for the worse were two subjects emphasized by former Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage during his visit. Armitage, who was the chief assistant to General Colin Powell from 2001 through 2005 visited campus on Feb. 6 to share insights and experiences from his time in service. Armitage is also a combat veteran who served as a naval officer in the Vietnam War and was in Saigon the day it fell. During his hour-long talk, Armitage shared his views on many important issues.

“The men and women of the foreign service serve this country with every bit of distinction that those in uniform do,” Armitage said.

Katie Jenkins-Moses - Thu, 2012-02-09 03:28