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To: carranza2 who wrote (47489)	9/29/2002 11:09:56 PM
From: Nadine Carroll	Respond to of 281500

Agreed. And the failure to use the velvet glove is a failing I can't understand. There was absolutely no need for Bush to make a major doctrinal policy speech baring the titanium fist. Fortunately there are enough gray-hairs around him to contain the more aggressive impulses. And in truth, the actions are a lot more restrained than the words. So far. Remember Bush doesn't just have to lay out a continuing American policy, he has to correct Clinton's lapses. After such a long period of US passivity and inaction, a certain amount of 'Crazier Than Thou' may have a salutary effect, and may even be necessary to get the final policy to include real action, not just slightly more active-sounding diplomacy.