Transcript: Carl Levin on 'FOX News Sunday'

FOX ^ | 11/9/03

[Tumbleweed_Connection]

The following is a transcribed excerpt from FOX News Sunday, Nov. 9, 2003.

TONY SNOW, FOX NEWS: Now joining us for the Democratic side is a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, Senator Carl Levin of Michigan. He's in our New York studio.

[demlosers]

Levin, by his own words, proved he's anti-American traitor.

[StupidQuestions]

Which words proved that?

[sirchtruth]

Levin and the dems are toast in '04 if they think this stupid harping is going to get people to think Bush exaggerated the WMD claim.

It will come back to haunt them without a doubt. They have absolutely nothing positive to offer!

[demlosers]

SNOW:...Let me ask you this. What portions of that memo do you disavow?

LEVIN: I don't -- the purpose of the memo apparently was to lay out options. And I don't disavow the options, including the word "independent investigation."

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Levin doesn't care about U.S. national security, all he cares about is power and how he can maintain and acquire power.

Why don't you take your liberal self to DU. It suits you.

[demlosers]

NO, it's my opinion about your past posts (and inference of you defending Levin on this thread)because I have read them.

There seems to be a liberal bent to them, and I think going to a liberal site would appeal more to you.

[Broadside Joe]

Well if there's ever another Batman movie I nominate Carl to play The Penguin.

"SNOW: Let's talk about use. Before the war, on this program, you stated categorically that Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction. Were you wrong?

LEVIN: We all believed he had weapons of mass destruction. We didn't characterize it the way the administration did, in terms of, "He has certainly weapons of mass destruction," and, as a matter of fact, according to Secretary Rumsfeld, "we know where those weapons of mass destruction are."

->"[W]e urge you, after consulting with Congress, and consistent with the U.S. Constitution and laws, to take necessary actions (including, if appropriate, air and missile strikes on suspect Iraqi sites) to respond effectively to the threat posed by Iraq's refusal to end its weapons of mass destruction programs." Letter to President Clinton, signed by Sens. Carl Levin, Tom Daschle, John Kerry, and others Oct. 9, 1998.<-

->"We begin with the common belief that Saddam Hussein is a tyrant and a threat to the peace and stability of the region. He has ignored the mandated of the United Nations and is building weapons of mass destruction and the means of delivering them." Sen. Carl Levin (d, MI), Sept. 19, 2002.<-

[Broadside Joe]

It's all politics from the day the war started.

[kitkat]

Here's just one of Levin's lying statements:

***And in order to do that, we're going to have to give up some of the control that we have in Iraq, and that's what's being considered right now, finally.***

President Bush made it clear FROM THE BEGINNING that we were there not to conquer but to set up a democracy. What does Levin mean by, "that's what's being considered right now, finally"?

Snow was a WIMP in this interview.

[kitkat]

Why didn't Snow ask Levin why the democrats aren't doing what they were appointed to do, as in protecting the security of the United States, instead of attacking a sitting president in time of war?

[StriperSniper]

LEVIN: No, let me finish. Let me finish.

LEVIN: No, I want to finish the answer here. It's very important.

...that I be allowed to spout my talking points uninterupted.

Choke on your own bile Sinator!

[kitkat]

***Which words proved that?***

Everything Levin said proves that. Let's hear some quotes from you which cites Levin from BEFORE the war saying that he didn't believe Saddam had WMDs. We already have a citation on this thread with Levin saying he DID believe it. So please explain to us how Levin can claim the president lied when he, Levin, said the same thing at the same time.

[KC_Conspirator]

Of course democrats put politics and their own grasp for power over the security of the country. This memo proves it. If you think that some staffer was solely responsible for this memo, than I have a bridge to sell you. No staffer would ever come up with this on his own or be permitted to do this. Therefore we all know Senator Rockefeller is lying and should immediately resign in shame from the committee and the staffer should be fired. An official investigation should also be done to see if there has been any damage to national security.

But as far as I know, none of this has happened. Instead we have Senator Levin explaining away the memo and lots of covering up by the liberal media. Let compare the Rumsfeld memo of a couple of weeks ago that said nothing bad to the coverage of this incident. This story should be headline news, yet FOX and talk radio are the only ones covering it.

[Dan from Michigan]

DON'T BLAME ME. I VOTED FOR ROCKY

[dr_who_2]

I think Carl Levin puts those glasses really low on the bridge of his nose so that voters will think he's smart and so that he wouldn't be seriously injured if someone gave him a black eye.

[Matchett-PI]

More:

"There is unmistakable evidence that Saddam Hussein is working aggressively to develop nuclear weapons and will likely have nuclear weapons within the next five years ... We also should remember we have always underestimated the progress Saddam has made in development of weapons of mass destruction." Sen. Jay Rockerfeller (D, WV), Oct 10, 2002.

"In the four years since the inspectors left, intelligence reports show that Saddam Hussein has worked to rebuild his chemical and biological weapons stock, his missile delivery capability, and his nuclear program.

He has also given aid, comfort, and sanctuary to terrorists, including al Qaeda members.

It is clear, however, that if left unchecked, Saddam Hussein will continue to increase his capacity to wage biological and chemical warfare, and will keep trying to develop nuclear weapons." Sen. Hillary Clinton (D, NY), Oct 10, 2002.

October 10, 2002
Rothman Statement On Iraq Resolution
http://www.house.gov/rothman/news_releases/rel_101002.htm

Washington, DC - Congressman Steve Rothman (D-NJ9) today released the following statement regarding the Iraq resolution.

“On September 11, 2001, America’s view of the world changed. On that day, many Americans learned for the first time that there were people in the world who hated America so much, that they would cross the oceans to come here to kill thousands of American men, women, and children, even if it meant they would die themselves.

“In considering the resolution before us , I have weighed all the pros and cons, all the risks of action and the risks of inaction, with September 11th very much in my mind. I believe that any close question on matters of national security, must now be resolved in favor of erring on the side of being proactive and not reactive in protecting our people and our homeland.

“I have spent a tremendous amount of time and study over the past several months on what to do about Saddam Hussein. I have engaged in dialogue with many of my constituents, spoken with experts on every side of this issue, and read literally thousands of pages of analysis. I can delineate as well as any opponent of this resolution, all of the possible and considerable risks of military action against Saddam Hussein.

“However, in the end, I conclude beyond any reasonable doubt, that America must join forces with our allies, hopefully under the express authorization of the United Nations, but that we must take action to prevent Saddam Hussein from using his weapons of mass destruction against us.

“Now, especially in the light and shadow of September 11th, there is a new immediacy and power to Saddam Hussein’s longstanding and oft-stated threats against America.

For years, Saddam Hussein has been a well-known patron and financier of some of the world’s most lethal anti-American terrorists and terrorist organizations. Now, al Qaeda has joined him.

“After being driven from Afghanistan, al Qaeda has now sought and received safe-haven from Saddam Hussein. Saddam is now training al Qaeda in bomb-making and the manufacture and delivery of poisonous and deadly gases.

“We know that for years, al Qaeda has been trying to get their hands on chemical, biological, or nuclear weapons to use against America and Americans. The thought of Saddam Hussein now infecting willing al Qaeda “martyrs” with his smallpox virus and sending them into America’s major cities, causing hundreds of thousands of Americans to die of smallpox, is truly terrifying. The thought of Saddam Hussein sending these same al Qaeda “martyrs” to America to spray chemical or biological poisons over America’s reservoirs or in our most populated cities, is a thought so horrifying, yet so real a possibility, that I cannot in good conscience, especially after the surprise attack of September 11th, permit this to happen.

“I therefore endorse this resolution. I do so, however, with a heavy heart. I do so yet without any reasonable doubt that preventing Saddam Hussein from using weapons of mass destruction against us is necessary now if we are to avoid another 9/11 or worse.

“I pray that military action is not necessary and that alone, passage of this resolution will result in Saddam Hussein’s compliance with all existing U.N. resolutions to disarm and to permit unconditional inspections, but in the end that is Saddam Hussein’s choice.

“As we pass this resolution, let us pray for the safety of all Americans, including the brave men and women in our military, law enforcement, and all branches of government who are today protecting us here at home and in countries around the world, and who will be called upon to do so tomorrow or in the days ahead. God bless them, and God bless America.”