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Legacy of four who departed public service this week

Last week, there were four high-profile departures from public service, ranging from highly distinguished to controversial to disastrous: Rep. George Santos became the sixth lawmaker to be expelled from Congress and former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger died at the age of 100, while Rosalynn Carter was remembered as she was laid to rest in Georgia and Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman on the Supreme Court, died at the age of 93. Mark Strassmann takes a look.

Dec 3, 2023
03:21

Face The Nation: Cox, Polis, Gottlieb

Missed the second half of the show? The latest on...the co-chairs of the National Governors Association, Gov. Jared Polis and Gov. Spencer Cox, tells "Face the Nation" that their goal is that "whatever the issue is, whether it's abortion, whether it's Israel, Palestine, whether it's the border and immigration, stop shouting, start talking and listening", Former FDA commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb tells "Face the Nation" that the U.S. is looking at a "more typical winter pathogen season", and Last week, there were four high-profile departures from public service, ranging from highly distinguished to controversial to disastrous: Rep. George Santos became the sixth lawmaker to be expelled from Congress and former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger died at the age of 100, while Rosalynn Carter was remembered as she was laid to rest in Georgia and Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman on the Supreme Court, died at the age of 93. Mark Strassmann takes a look.

Dec 3, 2023
26:05

Ted Koppel on the complicated legacy of Henry Kissinger

The "Sunday Morning" senior contributor remembers the former secretary of state and national security adviser who died this week at age 100, and who maintained his preeminence even as he experienced both dizzying heights of acclaim and bitter condemnation.

Dec 3, 2023

Ted Koppel on the complicated legacy of Henry Kissinger

The "Sunday Morning" senior contributor remembers Henry Kissinger, who died this week at age 100, and how the former secretary of state and national security adviser maintained his preeminence even as he experienced both dizzying heights of acclaim and bitter condemnation.

Dec 3, 2023
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Why Kissinger is such a polarizing figure

Tributes are coming in for former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, who died Wednesday at 100, but so too is heavy criticism. Elise Labott, professor at the American University School of International Service, joined CBS News to discuss Kissinger's polarizing legacy.

Nov 30, 2023
03:57

Henry Kissinger | 60 Minutes Archive

In 1999, former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger spoke to Lesley Stahl about his family, Richard Nixon and the criticism of some of his past decisions. Kissinger died this week at the age of 100.

Nov 30, 2023
13:38

Henry Kissinger's complicated legacy

Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has died at 100 years old. CBS News' Margaret Brennan has a look back at Kissinger's life, and Jeremi Suri, author of "Henry Kissinger and the American Century," joined CBS News to discuss Kissinger's complicated legacy.

Nov 30, 2023
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Historian Doug Brinkley on Kissinger's legacy

Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, who rose to the heights of American government and helped steer U.S. foreign policy through two presidencies, has died at the age of 100. Presidential historian and author Doug Brinkley joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his legacy.

Nov 30, 2023
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Henry Kissinger dies at 100

Henry Kissinger, who served as secretary of state and national security adviser under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, died Wednesday at 100. Kissinger's legacy is controversial, as he shaped American foreign policy for decades but is also accused of alleged war crimes. Margaret Brennan looks back at his complicated legacy.

Nov 30, 2023
02:56

Henry Kissinger dies at age 100

Henry Kissinger, the controversial diplomat who served as secretary of state and national security adviser under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, died Wednesday at age 100, his firm said. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry looks back on Kissinger's life.

Nov 29, 2023
03:31

Henry Kissinger poses for a photo in New York on August 16, 2006.

Henry Kissinger, influential and controversial diplomat, dies at age 100

Henry Kissinger, known for his practice of "realpolitik," was credited with helping thaw relations between the U.S. and China. But he was also accused of alleged war crimes.

Nov 30, 2023

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Henry Kissinger, former U.S. secretary of state, attend a meeting in Beijing

Xi and "old friend" Henry Kissinger discuss mending U.S.-China ties

"We will never forget our old friend and your historic contribution to promoting the development of China-U.S. relations," Xi told the 100-year-old ex-diplomat.

Jul 20, 2023

Merkel Receives Henry A. Kissinger Prize

Henry Kissinger, former U.S. diplomat, turns 100

Kissinger has been at the forefront of U.S. diplomacy for longer than most Americans have been alive.

May 27, 2023

Henry Kissinger on a potential artificial intelligence arms race

The former secretary of state and national security advisor will turn 100 this month. He talks with "Sunday Morning" about today's global tensions; the hazards of AI in a crisis; and his response to critics about his record on war and peace.

May 7, 2023

Henry Kissinger at 100

The former Secretary of State, long an adviser to presidents and architect of U.S. foreign policy positions, is reaching a milestone birthday this month. Henry Kissinger talks with "Sunday Morning" senior contributor Ted Koppel about today's global tensions; the hazards that artificial intelligence poses in crisis situations; and his response to critics about his record on war and peace.

May 7, 2023
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State dept spokeman Bernard Kalb RE: Haiti elections

Bernard Kalb, former CBS News journalist, dies at age 100

The veteran correspondent's career spanned more than six decades.

Jan 8, 2023

60 Minutes Archives: Schneider v. Kissinger

20 years ago, Bob Simon reported on a lawsuit filed by the family of General Rene Schneider, the commander in chief of Chilean Army who was mortally wounded in a kidnapping attempt. Schneider's family was seeking damages against Henry Kissinger, who they claimed oversaw a CIA backed coup plot of which the kidnapping was the first step. Schneider was shot 50 years ago Thursday and died three days later.

Oct 21, 2020
15:26

Lagarde first woman to deliver biennial Kissinger Lecture

Christine Lagarde spoke Tuesday with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan

Dec 5, 2018

Trump huddles with Henry Kissinger

The meeting comes as President Trump implies his IQ is higher than Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's

Oct 10, 2017

From the archive: Jacques Cousteau

French oceanographer Jacques Cousteau (1910-1997) was a trailblazer in exploring the oceans and bringing the wonders of the sea to audiences around the world through his documentaries and books. In this story originally broadcast on "Sunday Morning" on June 26, 1994, correspondent Terence Smith talks with Cousteau about his tireless efforts as an advocate for the health of the oceans and aquatic life, and his fight to protect Earth's most precious resource for future generations. (For more information visit the Cousteau Society.)

Jun 25, 2017
07:39

Former secretary of State ranks relations with China as priority

George Shultz is optimistic about relations with China

Mar 28, 2017

Kissinger offers possible solution for conflict in the South China Sea

Former Secretary of State says the solution to the ongoing conflict in the South China Sea can be similar to the solution reached in Taiwan 40 years ago.

Dec 19, 2016
01:32

Henry Kissinger on Trump's Chinese policy

In this "Face the Nation" Web Extra former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger cautions the president- elect to soften his rhetoric against China

Dec 19, 2016
03:43

Extended Interview: Henry Kissinger, December 18

Dr. Henry Kissinger, a former national security adviser and secretary of state, talks about Russian hacking and how other countries view Donald Trump's election to the presidency. The original interview aired on the December 18, 2016 broadcast of "Face the Nation."

Dec 18, 2016
18:29

Henry Kissinger full interview

Dr. Henry Kissinger, a former national security adviser and secretary of state, talks about Russian hacking and how other countries view Donald Trump's election to the presidency. The full interview aired on the December 18, 2016 broadcast of "Face the Nation."

Dec 18, 2016
06:37

Arizona House votes to repeal 1864 abortion law, measure now heads to the state Senate

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Rep. Donald Payne Jr., 6-term New Jersey Democrat, dies at 65

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Pope Francis says "a negotiated peace is better than a war without end"

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Apr 23
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NASA's Voyager 1 fixed from billions of miles away

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5th person charged in killing of 2 Kansas moms, officials say

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