Second point:
I believe you are pointing at Kosovo? I think Clinton did have NATO support. the UN was in charge of the NATO forces that took control at the end of the conflict. The UN also didn't support Bush, as I recall they wanted to allow Saddam more time to comply.

Third Point:
That statement was about the military "machine" more than the troops themselves. Where I live is a hotbed of military bases, hell you can see NORAD out my window. I know a lot of vets myself, and my statements hold true. There is no way they would storm a protected beach, on foot, from the sea, while people are dieing all around. Most of them would lay down and cry until they were shot!!! Its a whole different military, thats all.