''But, today I weep for my country. I have watched the events of recent months with a heavy, heavy heart. No more is the image of America one of strong, yet benevolent peacekeeper. The image of America has changed. Around the globe, our friends mistrust us, our word is disputed, our intentions are questioned.
Instead of reasoning with those with whom we disagree, we demand obedience or threaten recrimination. Instead of isolating Saddam Hussein, we seem to have isolated ourselves. We proclaim a new doctrine of pre-emption which is understood by few and feared by many. We say that the United States has the right to turn its firepower on any corner of the globe which might be suspect in the war on terrorism. We assert that right without the sanction of any international body. As a result, the world has become a much more dangerous place.
We flaunt our superpower status with arrogance. We treat UN Security Council members like ingrates who offend our princely dignity by lifting their heads from the carpet. Valuable alliances are split. After war has ended, the United States will have to rebuild much more than the country of Iraq. We will have to rebuild America's image around the globe.
The case this Administration tries to make to justify its fixation with war is tainted by charges of falsified documents and circumstantial evidence''
Decent, prescient words and we at Wolves In The City salute you and your memory
Yes that was a nice take by Byrd.
ReplyDeleteOther than that he was a blatant racist, that at one time belonged to the KKK. He must also be held accountable for that. He took Billions home to his state. He said that money was the only thing that mattered in politics. Other than that let him R.I.P. His maker will now judge him, not I.
Wasn't aware of the KKK dimension, RZ. Let's hope his more enlightened views in later life brought him some redemption.
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