The idea of developing an F-22 bomber variant, first championed by former Air Force Secretary James Roche, was still being considered, Thompson said, noting the aircraft's radar-evading characteristics and its supersonic speed could be attractive features for a new bomber. gaps jostle:relieves:sectors phntermine Cal: As a veteran of political wars, Bob, I'm sure you are familiar with (Prussian general) Carl von Clausewitz's famous line that war is a "continuation of politics by other means.