From President Obama’s second inaugural address: “We, the people, still believe that enduring security and lasting peace do not require perpetual war.” Secretary of State nominee John Kerry before Senate confirmation hearing this week: “The president has made it definitive — we will do what we must to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. And I repeat here today: our policy is not containment. It is prevention, and the clock is ticking on our efforts to secure responsible compliance.” Outgoing Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in testimony before Congress on Wednesday: “Let me underscore the importance of the United … Continue reading War is Peace: The Second Obama Term