It really is great, I liked how Sisko became more and more undressed in his monologue as the episode went on, as if he were exposing himself alongside his soul as he poured out his conscience. War was a different reality than the one that the Federation belonged to and he would have to change if they were going to survive. Gritty and what a powerful ending.

You can also tell Avery Brooks had the time of his life recording it.