He Left An Indelible Mark World reaction to Deng Xiaoping's death ranged from praise for his ambitious economic reforms to expressions of relief that an era of repression may have ended with his passing.
GARY CAMERON REUTERS	U.S. "Over the past two decades, Mr. Deng was an extraordinary figure on the world stage and the driving force behind China's decision to normalize relations with the United States." -President Clinton
Carter toasts Deng at a White House state dinner, January 29, 1979. CORBIS-BETTMAN	"He was an honorable negotiator who always acted patiently and courageously with the best interests of his people at heart." -Former President Jimmy Carter
Patten pays his respects at the Xinhua News Agency. JASON REED REUTERS	Hong Kong "He will be regarded by future generations as an historic figure. His concept of 'one country, two systems' helped to . . . lay the foundation for Hong Kong's stability and prosperity after 1997." -Outgoing Hong Kong Gov. Chris Patten
Annan signs a condolence book in memory of Deng at the Chinese Mission in New York. TODD PLITT AP	U.N. "Deng Xiaoping has indelibly stamped his mark on the most recent and vibrant period of China's long history . . . He brought about major reforms that have improved the lives of so many of his fellow citizens immeasurably." -U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan
Hashimoto bows before an altar set up at the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo. TSUNGUFUMI MATSUMO REUTERS	Japan "I want to express my heartfelt sorrow, all the more so because Deng's existence was so great.His death marks the end of an age for China. . . Deng not only introduced an open economic system but he succeeded in building China into an important country." -Japanese Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto
The Dalai Lama REUTERS	Tibet "We hope that since he (Deng) was responsible for repression in Tibet, his era has come to a close." -Spokesman for Dalai Lama, Tempa Tsering in India. Deng led China's 1950 invasion of Tibet.