[PISANO]

However it should not be overlooked that Colin Powell bears a large part of the responsibility as well.

I don't think that is accurate. Les Aspin (Powell's BOSS) would NOT approve of the requested equipment and the Clintoon was too busy tickling interns to give a rat's a... If you recall Les Aspin resigned in shame and disgrace and then died shortly thereafter.

[demlosers]

Two post on Les Aspin in a row. It sure took a long time before his name was mentioned.

[El Sordo]

I stand corrected.