As matters now stand . . .

Okay. I guess we've seen enough CNN to know that we probably should never have gone into Iraq in the first place because war never solves anything. All us deep thinkers agree it's a disaster, right? As Senator Kennedy points out, the occupation of Iraq after whipping Saddam's corrupt behind has been badly mismanaged. So why would this man be saying this thing?

Today I am traveling to Brussels to join representatives of more than 80 governments and institutions in sending a loud and clear message of support for the political transition in Iraq.

Who is this? Prepare yourself. It's Koffi!