On the Passing of Helmut Kohl
By USDR
The following is a statement from former Secretary of State James A. Baker III, honorary chair of Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, on former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl, who died today.

Baker was the nation’s 61st secretary of state, from 1989 to 1992.Kohl visited Rice University in 1990 for the 16th G7 Summit, which was held on campus July 9-11 and featured the leaders of the richest industrialized countries, including France, West Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada. He also visited the Baker Institute Oct.1 2003 to give a speech on transatlantic relations.
Media note: Baker is not available for interviews.Photo caption: James A. Baker III, left, and Helmut Kohl participated in a discussion at the Baker Institute Oct. 1, 2003. (Courtesy of Rice’s Baker Institute)
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