Don, when was the "Project of the New American Century" written? I have read it and if memory serves me correctly I think the statement of principles was written 3rd June 1997.

At that time I don't believe any of the signatories were part of any US Administration - some are now. Main difference now is that instead of sitting around merely discussing various matters, they are now responsible for formulating policy and seeing through that policy in the real world. To do that they have to contend with the vagaries and realities of political life - that tends to moderate even the most radical of agendas.