I have as much respect for Albie as I do for Tony. Albie and I were at Auburn together and my admiration for him goes way back. A man-crush, in fact.

Two quotes keep running through my head about this LOA debate:

1. Robert Estabrook: He who has learned to disagree without being disagreeable has discovered the most valuable secret of a diplomat.

2. Dwight Eisenhower (I think): I will question a man's actions, but not his motives.