Words from our dear Sec. of State today in an interview:
"I don't think there is an expectation that this (U.N.) force is going to physically disarm Hezbollah," Rice said. "I think it's a little bit of a misreading about how you disarm a militia. You have to have a plan, first of all, for the disarmament of the militia, and then the hope is that some people lay down their arms voluntarily." If Hezbollah resists international demands to disarm, Rice said, "one would have to assume that there will be others who are willing to call Hezbollah what we are willing to call it, which is a terrorist organization."
How can you ever galvanize public opinion with crapola like this? We need clarity and actionable statements at this critical hour, not diplomatic dancing. It's fitting that the State Department is located in Washington's Foggy Bottom area.