Original sentence: " The order to commence bombing against Yugoslavian targets was subsequently given by Solana.For example, on January 30, 1999, he was given the authority to make all further military decisions over NATO's Balkan operations.He had been best known, according to the Spanish press, as one of Spain's most vocal and prominent opponents of NATO.On March 21, 1999, USA President Bill Clinton told a national American television audience in regards to the forthcoming bombings: "I agree with Javier Solana's decision to do this.The Secretary General of NATO usually has a ministerial role, passing on instructions from the member nations' consensus to its military components, but during his 1995 to 1999 NATO tenure, Solana was given powers to make military decisions over Yugoslavia.This included the decision on whether or not bombings should occur.USA General Wesley Clark, who as chief military officer of the NATO coalition reported to and took orders from Solana, reports in his book Waging Modern War that he once asked Solana the secret of his success.We are speaking with one voice through Javier Solana"
Edited sentence: " Between 1995 and 1999, Solana was NATO Secretary General." The order to commence bombing against Yugoslavian targets was subsequently given solely by Solana.", and on March 21, 1999, USA President Bill Clinton told a national American television audience in regards to the forthcoming bombings: "I agree with Javier Solana's decision to do this.Despite his activity in world politics, most Americans are unfamiliar with Solana's name, the Barcelona Process, and certainly the extent of his growing powers which are becoming increasingly global in scope and influence.For example, on January 30, 1999, he was given sole power to make all further military decisions over NATO Balkan operations.He was best known, per the Spanish newspapers observing the scene, as one of Spain's most vocal and most prominent opponents of NATO.The Secretary General of NATO usually has a ministerial role, passing on instructions from the member nations' consensus to its military components, but during his 1995 to 1999 NATO tenure, Solana was given sole unusual powers to make military decisions over Yugoslavia.This included the say so on whether or not bombings should occur.USA General Wesley Clark, who as head military officer of the NATO coalition reported to and took orders from Solana, reports in his book WAGING MODERN WAR that he once asked Solana the secret of his success.We are speaking with one voice through Javier Solana