Posted on 08/11/2013 2:48:25 AM PDT by iowamark
William P. Clark, a former national security adviser to President Ronald Reagan and Interior secretary, has died after a battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was 81.
Clark, a former California Supreme Court judge, became one of Reagan’s most trusted confidants, serving as deputy secretary of state (1981-1982), national security adviser (1982-1983), and Interior secretary (1983-1985)...
Added Faith Whittlesey, former Reagan adviser and ambassador to Switzerland:
“Bill Clark was Ronald Reagan’s best friend and was the great unsung hero of the Cold War. He faithfully and effectively carried out Ronald Reagan’s policies within the government in the face of constant opposition inside the White House, in the agencies, and in the Washington establishment.
“Bill Clark championed two issues above all others: the defeat of Marxism-Leninism and the sanctity of human life. He was a man of great faith, unfailing courtesy, and high intellect. Ronald Reagan loved and deeply respected Bill Clark with good reason.”
(Excerpt) Read more at washingtontimes.com ...
A giant has left us.
A prayer...
The giants of the Reagan Administration just towered in stature, accomplishment and patriotism over the feckless gaggle of Marxists in the current regime.
Prayers Up for Bill Clark. As with Elijah and Elisha, may his mantle and his spirit be given to a successor who can help our nation in these dark days.
He was a personal family friend of mine since ‘72. A very special man with a droll sense of humor. I will miss him terribly.
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