Founder, Chairman, Managing Partner, and CEO, Monumental Sports & Entertainment; Co-Founder, Revolution Growth; Chairman, DC College Access Program
RIP Henry Kissinger. I first met Secretary Kissinger in 1975 on the campus of Georgetown University. He was a guest lecturer. I remember his message to the class -- always stop the fighting---then make small strides to peace with a sense of justice. Many decades later, when I was appointed to the Board of Directors of American Express, I was fortunate to work alongside Henry, who served on the board from 1984-2005 and had since served as Advisor to the Board. I consider it the honor of a lifetime to have spent so much time with him over the previous 13 years. We would speak, of course, about world affairs, but also of family, of friends and of sports. He felt that sports had the ability to play an integral role as a healer around the world. Secretary Kissinger was a diplomat, a businessman, and a scholar. And I'm honored to also say he was my friend. I will miss him dearly. RIP.
I admired his work for decades, even as high school kid. He amazed me with his ability to see past the situation, to meet the needs and true desires of both sides of a situation. A man of significant influence maybe gone but his effect on the world lives on.
It was a humbling experience to have met and spend time with him the past few years. A genuine good man and American patriot. RIP Sir. You will be dearly missed. 🇺🇸 🙏🏽🇺🇸🙏🏽. Thank you Ted for sharing.
Ted, this is GREAT.. I'm sure you've got WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF HIM that are ETCHED IN YOUR MIND! Hope that he knows how good of person he was throughout many of our lives! Such a great person as we begin to see learn how connected he was with sooo many! Rest in peace Dr. Kissinger!
I always wanted to meet him.
Beautiful tribute Ted Leonsis. Secretary Kissinger is an iconic figure in modern political history. May his memory be an enduring blessing
I wonder how all the folks who lost family members because of his violent policies feel about him. Maybe not quite the man you remember, Ted.
Well said; glad you knew him.
He made us all feel safe.
A great man and humanitarian
Dr. Kissinger leaves a legacy of strategic insights and accomplishments. For instance, Dr. Kissinger won a Nobel Peace Prize for his thought-provoking strategy to negotiate a settlement to end the Vietnam War. Undoubtedly, Dr. Kissinger was among the most influential American governmental officials in history. More specifically. Dr. Kissinger advised or counseled many Presidents and Secretary’s with his vast geopolitical acumens, keens sense of knowledge and political awareness. Finally, and most recently, Dr. Kissinger co-wrote a book on Artificial Intelligence. Dr. Kissinger's futuristic outlook and foreboding regarding Artificial Intelligence raises worthwhile and more meaningful issues to forge ahead, in spite of some hesitancy. Overall, Dr. Kissinger sought dialogue, as a means to provide a groundwork for debate, amongst the most compelling issues of our time.