Colin Powell talked at length to the Albuquerque Journal and other regional newspapers. At one point, the Secretary of State said he encouraged the President to try the diplomatic route before attacking Iraq, knowing that it might or might not work,.
"It was always my understanding that whichever fork he took," Powell said, "I was going with him all the way..."
There it is - Colin Powell’s view of his role. "...with him all the way." Part of the team. Serving the President.
What a tragedy that this decent, thoughtful guy should limit himself that way.
It’s sad for him and for us that he did not quit the team to serve the country.
But I guess he never saw the distinction between the President and the Republic.