Bill Clinton: “To Admiral Burke's wife of 72 years, Roberta, his family and friends…”

On the recordDecember 31, 1995

To Admiral Burke's wife of 72 years, Roberta, his family and friends, and to the Navy community, I extend my heartfelt condolences.

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Statement on the Death of Admiral Arleigh A. Burke

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