But just as they did in Philadelphia when they were writing the constitution, sooner or later, you've got to compromise. You've got to start making the compromises that arrive at a consensus and move the country forward.

Quote by Colin Powell

He had earlier supported the repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell. Powell served as Reagan's National Security Advisor from 1987–1989. S.

Bush from 2001 to 2005 the first African American to serve in that position. S.