A Few Simple Words

In the course of history some of the most powerful statements have been made by using a minimal number of words. General Colin Powell, in his letter to Senator John McCain, has once again achieved this remarkable feat.

The world is beginning to doubt the moral basis of our fight against
terrorism. To redefine Common Article 3 would add to those doubts. Furthermore, it would put our own troops at risk.

In all of the blogs that have been discussing this issue, it could not have been said any better.