The original Latin of the expression “if you want peace prepare for war” comes from “Epitoma Rei Militaris,” by Vegetius. The Latin is: “Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum.”
http://ancienthistory.about.com/od/warfareconflictarmor/f/PrepareforWar.htm
Whoda thunk it was a Vegetarian Principal? /kidding
Id est, "The best defense is a good offense."
Seems to me GW and Sarkozy did more at that Kennebunkport BBQ than munch burgers.
Sarko might just give the troops a little urban warfare training during the upcoming strikes.
yitbos