Senator Kirk Statement on Passing of Amb. Richard Williamson

CHICAGO – U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.)  released the following statement regarding the passing of Amb. Richard Williamson:

“I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Amb. Rich Williamson, a dear friend and long-time foreign policy adviser.  I extend my heartfelt condolences to Jane and the entire Williamson family.  From the White House to the State Department to the United Nations to the International Republican Institute, Rich dedicated his life to spreading American values of freedom and democracy around the world.  Like President Reagan, Rich believed in peace through strength, in that shining city upon a hill.  I will miss his friendship and counsel.”