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Although Bush administration officials had raised the possibility Saddam helped al Qaeda plan the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on the United States, Bush eventually said there was no evidence. Bush has previously cited Zarqawi as a link between Saddam and al Qaeda.

The president refers to direct, provable links that Saddam assisted in 9/11.

The administration has consistently upheld indirect and circumstantial links. This statement by the President verifies that.

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Oh, I agree.

But he's let the Democrats have the talking points that there is no links, and very few Republicans contradict that, to their detriment, I believe.

Instead of saying there is no absolute proof at this point, they should discuss some of the things mentioned here.

AT THE LEAST, Saddam knew 9/11 was coming. My belief is he helped in some way.