"...We should constantly be reviewing our policies, constantly be looking at those sanctions to make sure that they are directed toward that purpose."

By the way, that particular quote has already made the rounds of all the leftist websites. Where have you been? This particular site gets points for actually including the whole quote for context. Most sites just pick out the red text by itself.

Quick and easy answer: Two years later, the policies were obviously reviewed and found wanting. Next question?

Other quotes made at the same time show that Powell was not being inconsistent. This blog collects a few of them.

Nice try, though.