Corker Honors Life Of David Abshire

  • Friday, October 31, 2014

Senator Bob Corker released the following statement on the passing of David M. Abshire, former U.S. ambassador to NATO and co-founder of the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS):

"I am saddened to hear of the passing of a great Chattanoogan, Ambassador David Abshire. From his distinguished service in the military to his time as ambassador to NATO and as the visionary founder of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Ambassador Abshire lived a life of service dedicated to making our country stronger.

Elizabeth and I extend our thoughts and prayers to his wife, Carolyn, and the entire Abshire family."

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