Powell is in wonderland if he thinks nobody will use a nuke in this century. Has he been living on the same planet as the rest of us or is he living on Fantasy Island.
He sat on his rear end in D.C. and promoted telephone diplomacy.
Dr. Rice is out there, everywhere, cementing personal relationships and getting in the face of those who would attempt to harm this country's national security.
In the beginning of the first Bush term, he wanted to make head of the NSA a cabinet position but Powell balked because he did not want Dr. Rice his equal.
IMO, she's his better in every way. She even has bigger ba))$.