The state of confusion into which we are thrown by what seem to be senseless acts of brutal violence in Iraq produce the very effects the terrorists intend: our incomprehension and demoralisation.

• 在伊拉克发生的似乎毫无意义的野蛮暴力把我们抛进困惑之中，这种困惑状态产生了恐怖主义分子们预期的效果：我们的不解和士气受挫。