The Iraqi Elections Were An Important First

The Art Of Diplomacy Is To Take An Opportunity And Turn It Into Something.

We Have Never Recognized That Iran Lives In A Dangerous Neighborhood. And It's Not Surprising That They Want Some Protection. We Have Not Been Forthcoming About Explaining A Security Relationship For The Region, In Which Iran Can Feel Secure And Thus Maybe Willing To Do Something.

America Is Stronger Than Any State Probably Since The Roman Empire. But We Can't Do What Used To Be Done With That Kind Of Strength.

But The Central Point Is That Any Campaign Against Iraq, Whatever The Strategy, Cost And Risks, Is Certain To Divert Us For Some Indefinite Period From Our War On Terrorism.

If You Look Back At The First Gulf War, The Arabs Sent Forces, They Sent Money. So Their Interests In Iraq Are Clear, But They're Nowhere To Be Seen Now. Why? Because Right Now, It's Dangerous To Be Seen As Supporting The United States.