The Iraqi Elections Were An

America Is Stronger Than Any State Probably Since The Roman Empire. But We Can't Do What Used To Be Done With That Kind Of Strength.

We Have Never Recognized That Iran Lives In A Dangerous Neighborhood. And It's Not Surprising That They Want Some Protection. We Have Not Been Forthcoming About Explaining A Security Relationship For The Region, In Which Iran Can Feel Secure And Thus Maybe Willing To Do Something.

Saddam's Ouster Will Not Necessarily Lead To The Same Result, Since Iraq Lacks Democratic Traditions. Democracy Doesn't Just Consist Of Holding Elections.

Democracy Doesn't Just Consist Of Holding Elections.

To Sum Up, The Position We Took Was That Since We Didn't Know The Internal Situation In Iraq Nor Saddam Hussein, That Our Best Bet Was To Take Counsel From The People Who Did Know Him And Who Did Deal With Him.