[newgeezer]

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Good Powell, Bad Powell - The truth behind the Powell play

National Review | 1/28/02 | Michael Ledeen

[ignatz_q]

I don't really agree with Powell, but I think he's doing his job. As SoS, he needs to bring the perspective of our allies to the table, and it's up to the President to weigh them, along with others, and set policy. Once set, it's Powell's job to implement it, which so far, I would say he's doing well.