Kissinger is the only American to have dealt directly with every Chinese leader

November 30, 2023 10:06

"Over the years, Henry Kissinger was also subject to scathing criticism from those who accused him of putting rivalry with the Soviet Union over human rights and supporting repressive regimes across the world, including Augusto Pinochet in Chile.

Kissinger, however, was dismissive of this criticism.

"That's a reflection of their ignorance," the gravel-voiced statesman told CBS in an interview shortly before his 100th birthday.

In 1973, he was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize alongside North Vietnam's Le Duc Tho, who refused to accept.

The award led to two members of the Nobel committee resigning.

Read more on former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, who passed away today, here.

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