Retired General Colin Powell told college students that he is first and foremost a person of peace. Powell delivered the annual William W. Siebens American Heritage Lecture at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake on Friday. Following his lecture, Powell told reporters that he is still not interested in running for any public offices in the future.Republican Presidential Candidate George W. Bush has mentioned that if he is elected in November, Powell may be part of his staff. Powell was asked if he would consider being part of a Bush administration. He says he’s had many conversations with Bush, but hasn’t had and specific conversations on positions.
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