From Condi's editorial today:

Soon after the conclusion of World War II, America committed itself to the long-term transformation of Europe. Surveying the war's death and destruction -- including the loss of hundreds of thousands of American lives -- our policymakers set out to work for a Europe where another war was unthinkable. We and the people of Europe committed to the vision of democracy and prosperity, and together we succeeded.

See what I'm talking about? And this is a former college professor.

Yes, it's no doubt self-serving, but there's a reason she can get away with it.