Patrick J. Buchanan – March 22, 2002

“Your words can be interpreted in such ways that they hurt national resolve,” thundered William J. Bennett at Jimmy Carter’s remark that President Bush’s “axis of evil” phrase was unhelpful.

Imputing a near lack of patriotism to war critics, Bennett that day launched his Americans for Victory Over Terrorism, AVOT. Mission: Stalk and shame the war critics. “Our goal,” said Bennett, “is to fortify public opinion in the war against terrorism.”