Kristen Welker: “He served South Carolina for more than two decades.”

“He was scheduled to join us here on Meet the Press this morning for what would have been his 64th appearance. He was one of the broadcast's most frequent guests in. Instead, this morning, we remember a man who He served South Carolina for more than two decades. who helped shape America's foreign policy, whose voice was a constant presence in our national debate, and whose death has left colleagues of both parties in shock.” (00:28–00:44)

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