The last full measure of fallen American heroes is the only decent thing left in France. I don't think we'll be so eager to pull the French chestnuts out of the fire next time however, nor will they be part of the after-game, when the war is won.
Secretary of State Colin Powell
"We have gone forth from our shores repeatedly over the last 100 years . . . and put wonderful young men and women at risk, many of whom have lost their lives, and we have asked for nothing except enough ground to bury them in."