The more interesting question is "Did his presentation change anyone's mind?" In other words, is there anyone out there that wanted war with Iraq who after hearing Secretary Powell speak doesn't want the war? And vice versa. I missed the presentation, and the only thing I have heard is that at least one Democrat - Senator Biden - now believes that war is the only course. I do not have enough wisdom to answer the question. I know that war is terrible and that innocents and American combatants will lose their lives inevitably. One thing I can say though, especially living on the West Coast, I am much, much more concerned about North Korea. They have nukes and the ability to deliver them. They also have millions of starving people - now that is truly scary.