Powell hones speak-softly policy toward Russia

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I consider this very Orwellian, but interesting nonetheless.

Secretary of State Colin Powell is practicing a simple
formula to deal with U.S. differences with Russia: avoid
public censure and convince Moscow that cooperation
yields more than competition.

In the days leading up to meetings here Monday, first
with Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov and later with
President Vladimir Putin, Powell has avoided criticism
of Russia repeatedly on a variety of divisive issues.

Powell arrived Sunday night after a 24-hour visit to
Georgia, a former Soviet republic where he attended the
inauguration of President Mikhail Saakishvili.

The United States and Russia have stakes in almost
every major international issue, and only on a few do
their interests coincide.

SF Gate

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1. Colin Powell?

Who's Colin Powell?