number of years. he always made time for me and i could always go to him with tough issues. he always had great counsel. we will certainly miss him. i feel as if i have a hole in my heart just learning of this just recently. first african-american chairman of the joint chiefs, first african-american secretary of state, a man who was respected around the globe and who will be quite frankly it is not possible to replace a colin powell. we will miss him. again, my thoughts and prayers go out to the family and we're deeply, deeply saddened to learn of this. thank you. >> thanks, guys. all right. let's load up, guys. >> current secretary of defense lloyd austin there, speaking about the loss, the hole in his