Quote by Colin Powell

I don't think we handled the aftermath of the fall of Baghdad as well as we might have. But that's now history.

I don't think we handled the aftermath of the fall of Baghda

Summary

This quote acknowledges a subtle criticism of the way the aftermath of the fall of Baghdad was managed, suggesting that the speaker believes there were missed opportunities or mistakes made. However, they also imply that it is now in the past and cannot be changed, indicating an acceptance that dwelling on the past is unproductive. The quote may serve as a reflection on the speaker's personal perspective or a commentary on the collective actions related to the fall of Baghdad.

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