Powell Surprised On Bombing Clamor: ‘At a news conference after meeting here with Israel’s Prime Minister-elect Ariel Sharon, Powell said the attack could have been coordinated better in order not to inflame Arab sentiment. “Our action was a little more aggressive than usual and got a little more attention,” Powell said. “But I have no apologies.” ‘ Cracks in the administration facade already? Dubya, in his statement on the airstrike, could do nothing but drone on repeating the “routine” mantra over and over.