Heritage Mourns the Passing of Jeane Kirkpatrick

Heritage Foundation ^

[Paige]

The Heritage Foundation mourns the loss of former U.N. envoy Jeane Kirkpatrick today. She will be remembered for her strong stance on defending U.S. interests and principles at the U.N.

Her relationship with Heritage was close and collaborative through the years. Not only was she a regular participant when we put together programs on foreign policy, she contributed an address on Strength as part of our 1998-1999 “Leadership for America” campaign.

She will be missed. Please read her essay, Defending U.S. Interests and Principles in the United Nations, below, as well as Edwin Feulner’s statement on her passing, and archived video of her speaking at our 25th Anniversary of the inauguration of President Reagan (her remarks begin at the 43 minute mark).

[Drammach]

A most incredible woman.. She will be missed..

[Drammach]

Here's the Wiki on her...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeane_Kirkpatrick

[ExTexasRedhead]

She had more backbone and fortitude than the current crop of Republicans.

[usconservative]

You are 150% correct.

I had the good fortunte to hear her speak then meet at an Empower America function back in 1993.

Frankly, she made Condi Rice look like a rank amateur by comparison.

[IronJack]

I've always thought of Jeanne Kirkpatrick as the female William Buckley -- same wry, dry razor wit, and an unfailing command of the facts. This was not a woman to fence with if you valued your guts.

Truly the Right has lost a legend.

Thank you for all the years, Ms. Kirkpatrick. And thank you for all the lessons. What higher calling for a life than to spend it in pursuit of the principles you hold dear? You've earned your rest.

[llevrok]

She had more backbone and fortitude than the current crop of Republicans.(Qualified) All of them together.