Powell Quote

[lcpd24]

Powell Quote




When in England at a fairly large conference,


Colin Powell was asked by the Archbishop of Canterbury


if our plans for Iraq were just an example of


empire building by George Bush.





He answered by saying that, "Over the years, the


United States has sent many of its fine young men


and women into great peril to fight for freedom


beyond our borders. The only amount of land we


have ever asked for in return is enough to bury those


that did not return."





It became very quiet in the room.

[39mto39g]

Except for the first war, We kept that land, America.
Ron

[Boats]

I like that statement made by Powell. It cuts to the chase and its meaning is very clear.

[lcpd24]

10-4 Boats- I think he covered everyones feelings about the war protesters--

[PHO127]

Would run for president.

[catman]

Sid, I once saw a interview with Powell and that exact question was posed to him. His answer surprised me. He said the only reason he will not run is because his wife is afraid he will be assassinated if he did.

Trav

[Jerry D]

I always wondered why it wouldn't be possible to swap Cheeny and Powell next election ,Then the Public could get used to Powell as Veep for 4 yrs then in 2008 Powell could run for Prez and it wouldn't be a problem

[ArtySgt]

You have a very good point there, excellent idea.