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Monday, January 20, 2003
posted by gbarto at 2:09 AM:
Powell Breaks With White House on Affirmative Action CaseWe see a minimum of conflict here. After all, breaking with the White House on foreign policy hasn't cost him anything.
In all seriousness, Powell is a guy who believes in what he believes in. And has sufficient self-confidence to state it. Fortunately, George W. Bush also has a lot of self-confidence - enough to seek out people who can work with him to do what he - as president - decides needs doing rather than having to find yes-men to keep his ego soothed. While there has been a fair share of carping about Powell from time to time (including here), he always toes the administration line in his duties once a decision has been made by the president. But let's the pres. know where he stands until that time. So long as it works for Bush, Gen. Powell is serving him well, criticisms notwithstanding. Should it cease to work for Bush, I expect Gen. Powell would be gone, a fact both men know and respect.
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