He certainly isn't saying "and we shall have peace" out of a true desire for peace, as I'm sure he's well aware of the "peace is a lie" code of the Sith!

I agree with your assessment. And... you know, I don't know that I ever listened to the commentary either. That kind of boggles my mind now. I was OBSESSED with RotS when it came out. How could I not devour the commentary? But I do remember every time I thought about watching it, I wanted to get absorbed in the movie itself so I didn't WANT to listen to the commentary.