She said it in Farenheit 911, and she's still saying it.

"Is it the position of this administration that it possesses the
authority to take unilateral action against Iran, in the absence of a
direct threat, without congressional approval?" asked newly elected
Virginia Democrat James Webb during testimony by Secretary of State
Condoleezza Rice on January 11.

Rice said she would have to respond later. "
<http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Middle_East/IB03Ak01.html>
[Lawmakers move to restrain Bush on Iran, Jim Lobe]

A real statesman would demand a response NOW.

She's senior staff and has been with the adminstration for quite some
time (too long), and as Secretary of State, should be reasonably able to
answer the question on demand.

Leigh

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