18.05.05
Capitalizing on the Inevitable
Condoleezza Rice demonstrated
diplomatic skill resolving
the deadlock over who would head
the Organization of American States.
Our Mexican candidate tied the one
backed by Venezuela and Cuba 17 to 17.
Condoleezza creatively caved,
and the Chilean socialist won unanimously.
Showing equal dexterity with language
the Secretary of State declared “victory�
for the United States and left. Perhaps she
could employ the same finesse in Iraq.