<p>The State Department yesterday backed away from public criticism of Bush administration policies, saying that published remarks, while accurately quoted, "are not an accurate reflection of [Secretary of State Colin L. Powell's] views."</p>
<p>"The facts of the matter are that you have a secretary of state who's happy in his job, proud to serve the president, accomplishing a lot along with the president, satisfied with his service," Mr. Powell's spokesman, Richard Boucher told reporters.</p>