with covid, who now remain skeptical about getting the vaccine, despite the fact that yes, did he have the cancer diagnosis as well? >> i don't think that -- what happens in terms of his health situation is exactly what the doctors have told us can happen, right, in terms of people who are immunocompromised, people who have preexisting conditions. i think that today is a day to really reflect on the life of the man and his extraordinary service and not to politicize the efficacy of vaccines. >> the vice president there reflecting on the life of general colin powell. the former secretary of state died of covid complications despite being fully vaccinated. the 84-year-old has been battling a type of cancer that severely limits the ability of the body to fight off infection.