State Department Official: US 'Stands In Solidarity' With Colombia Following Death Of Senator Uribe

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During a State Department press briefing on Tuesday, Spokesperson Tammy Bruce expressed condolences to Colombia after Senator Miguel Uribe died two months after he was shot in the head.

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00:00We are deeply saddened to learn of Colombian Senator Uribe's tragic death. Senator Uribe,

00:07his leadership and vision for Colombia's future were evident throughout his years of public

00:12service to the nation and the Colombian people. His vision encouraged and commitment to his

00:18country, encouraged countless individuals at home throughout the world and his contributions

00:23to Colombia's democratic future, though obscenely halted, will endure and inspire future generations.

00:30As Secretary Marco Rubio has said, the United States stands in solidarity with Senator Uribe's

00:36family and the Colombian people, both in mourning and demanding justice for those responsible.

00:44And Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau will travel to Bogota today to attend the memorial

00:50services for the Senator on Wednesday, August 13th.

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