"war must always be a last resort, not a first choice"

Yes, if one is wise and interested in pursuing peaceful coexistence...

No, if one is an arrogant aggressor bent upon conquest amd plunder. War is the FIRST choice of an aggressor who believes he has the power to win, easily and decisively.

Hitler made "pre-emptive" attacks on various nations too. Senator Byrd was quite right to be as concerned as he was with the USA's pre-emptive strike on Iraq, and its effect upon World order.

- LH