Colin Powell
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Colin Luther Powell April 5, 1937 – October 18, 2021) was an American politician, diplomat, statesman, and four-star general who served as the 65th United States secretary of state from 2001 to 2005.
As secretary of state, Powell gave a speech before the United Nations regarding the rationale for the Iraq War. He later admitted that the speech contained substantial inaccuracies. He was forced to resign after Bush was reelected in 2004.
The "Powell Doctrine"
The "Powell Doctrine" is a journalist-created term, named after General Colin Powell in the run-up to the 1990–91 Gulf War. It is based in large part on the Weinberger Doctrine, devised by Caspar Weinberger, former Secretary of Defense and Powell's former boss. The Powell Doctrine states that a list of questions all have to be answered affirmatively before military action is taken. The questions emphasize national security interests, overwhelming strike capabilities with an emphasis on ground forces, and widespread public support.
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