"He [Saddam Hussein] has not developed any significant capability with respect to weapons of mass destruction. He is unable to use conventional power against his neighbors ... The [U.S] policy of containment has effictively disarmed the Iraqi dictator."
- U.S. Secretary of State. Colin Powell.
As quoted during a press conference in Cairo, Egypt on the 24th of February, 2001
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ReplyDeleteUnfortunately this is way over my head!
The statement sure shows the contradiction and how the US have had ulterior motive(s) for getting rid of Saddam Hussein.
ReplyDeleteYeah Sammy... Way over mine too... It's been a long day/week...
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