>>>Could've yes, would've no. With his background in the military, I doubt that unless soldiers' lives were at stake he would go against leadership...
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>>From what I can figure, Powell was the only high ranking member of the Bush cabinet that had credibility world-wide. Other nations liked him. I think Condi is building this respect slowly too.
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>Condi building respect?????
>I sure can't see how. A latrine deserves as much respect.

They say that she has charisma and can charm people in diplomatic meetings. She certainly seems to have chilled out a bit in the new job.