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The nomination of US President George W. Bush of National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice as the replacement of Secretary of State Colin Powell has consolidated the control over the US foreign policy of the coalition of hawks, a Vice President Dick Cheney-led team of policymakers responsible for promoting the Iraq war. Unlike Powell, Rice commits to bolster US alliances and to deploy US troops overseas only in cases wherein national interests are threatened. Lobe provides details on Rice's appointment.
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Hawks Flying High with Posting of Condoleezza Rice to State Department
U.S. President George W. Bush's nomination of National security Adviser Condoleezza Rice to replace secretary of State Colin Powell consolidates the control over U.S. foreign policy of the coalition of hawks that promoted the war in Iraq, led by Vice President Dick Cheney.
The promotion of Rice's deputy, Stephen Hadley, to take her place in the White House also confirms Cheney's pre-eminence in Bush's se...See the full content of this document
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