Before the Gulf War, Lewis opposed invasion, urged negotiations with Iraq, and warned that the American demand for unconditional surrender would cause more casualties. This time around, Lewis rejects "fruitless diplomacy" with the untrustworthy Milosevic and favors the "total destruction of Mr. Milosevic's armed forces, no matter how long it takes." He isn't saying a word about how that unconditional demand might increase American casualties.