Mr. Ryan: No one with a spark of humanity would wish other than that the war in Iraq would end quickly and in a way that protects the lives of Iraqis. While overwhelming military force can win a war, I am not convinced that the stability that is the most precious thing Iraqis seek will emanate from it. There is a huge issue concerning who is responsible for the consequences of the disorder, anarchy and considerable chaos that appears to be breaking out. The state of the hospitals in Baghdad alone, as described in this morning's media raises the question of proportionality.