Clearly, a stable, unified and democratic Iraq cannot be achieved militarily by the U.S.

unified, stable, prosperous and progressive.

Lasting peace and security in Iraq and Afghanistan will be achieved when we establish the conditions for democratic, economically viable nations.

America has also forever lost the service of thousands of good soldiers who are now disabled as a result of battle wounds in Iraq. Many others will need mental and emotional rehabilitation before they can return to normal life.

We share with the Panamanians a goal of a stable hemisphere that is democratic, secure and prosperous,

America has lost the moral high ground with the rest of the world, and we have fewer allies as a result. President Bush and his administration have undermined the war on terror by using tactics outlawed by international treaty and condemned by even our closest friends.