Commenting on the passing of former First Minister Rhodri Morgan Mark Williams said;
āRhodri Morgan will be remembered for leading Wales in those early years, putting Welsh politics on an even footing. In what was a difficult early period for devolution, Rhodri built a coalition to deliver on the promise of devolution.
āHe will be remembered as an extremely charismatic and engaging leader, and the kind words we have heard from so many today show the enormous respect and admiration for Rhodri.Ā
āRhodri will be hugely missed and my thoughts are with family and friends at this difficult time.ā
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