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Joe Lieberman: Saddam Had WMD Programs
NewsMax ^ | 12/2/05 | NewsMax

Posted on 12/02/2005 10:33:42 AM PST by wagglebee

Following up on his Wall Street Journal article Tuesday defending the Iraq war, Sen. Joseph Lieberman is reminding Bush administration critics that it's wrong to claim that Saddam Hussein had no weapons of mass destruction when the U.S. attacked in 2003.

"The so-called Duelfer Report, which a lot of people read to say there were no weapons of mass destruction - concluded that Saddam continued to have very low level of chemical and biological programs," Lieberman told ABC Radio host Sean Hannity on Wednesday.

"[Saddam] was trying to break out of the U.N. sanctions by going back into rapid redevelopment of chemical and biological and probably nuclear [weapons]," Lieberman said, calling the Iraqi dictator "a ticking time bomb."

"I have no regrets" that the U.S. toppled Saddam, the former vice presidential candidate explained. "I think we can finish are job there, and as part of it - really transform the Arab-Islamic world."

Lieberman said that his fellow Democrats haven't taken kindly to his decision to buck his party on Iraq.

"There's been some grumbling," he told Hannity. "In Connecticut there's a 'Dump Joe' web site that has cropped up."

But Lieberman added, "I've been here long enough where, at this stage in my career, I'm going to do what I think is right."


TOPICS: Extended News; Foreign Affairs; Government; News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: 109th; duelferreport; iraq; lieberman; saddam; wmd; wmds
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To: wagglebee
I'm going to do what I think is right."

Uh, are politicians allowed to do that?

41 posted on 12/02/2005 11:17:34 AM PST by Right Wing Assault ("..this administration is planning a 'Right Wing Assault' on values and ideals.." - John Kerry)
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To: Republican Red
With a lifetime ACU rating of 17, who in the hell wants him on our side??????

Dodd has a better rating that LIEberman!

42 posted on 12/02/2005 11:20:43 AM PST by FerdieMurphy (For English press one. Only in America!)
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To: stylin19a

Exactly.

IMO, "Career Politician" should be an oxymoron.

Term limits, baby. The founding fathers could never have envisioned the likes of Teddy Kennedy, who never worked a real job in his life, but only continues to be "Senator for life"....


43 posted on 12/02/2005 11:20:44 AM PST by 2nsdammit (By definition it's hard to get suicide bombers with experience.)
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To: kellynla

doesn't count. they weren't "stockpiles"


44 posted on 12/02/2005 11:22:50 AM PST by stylin19a
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To: wagglebee

He's still a gun-grabber.


45 posted on 12/02/2005 11:24:33 AM PST by 38special (Say No to Joe)
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To: ez
test the waters fo 2008

"Clinton/Lieberman 2008!"

A couple real "neo-hawks" there.

I don't think America could take Joe's voice as president. Come to think of it, they couldn't take Hillary's, either.

46 posted on 12/02/2005 11:24:42 AM PST by Right Wing Assault ("..this administration is planning a 'Right Wing Assault' on values and ideals.." - John Kerry)
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To: kellynla

Because the media said there would be huge vats of deadly liquids being stirred by Saddam, in a huge factory, and our 150,000, military were going to sneak up behind him!

Just like in the movies, you know, 007!


47 posted on 12/02/2005 11:24:49 AM PST by roses of sharon
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To: XJarhead

He's the last of the Scoop Jackson Democrats. Back to a time when you could disagree with Democrats, but you wouldn't have to question their loyalty to this country.


48 posted on 12/02/2005 11:27:27 AM PST by dfwgator
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To: kellynla

Perhaps we should change the WMD term to Kerry's massive "weapons of individual destruction." `


49 posted on 12/02/2005 11:28:45 AM PST by griswold3 (Ken Blackwell, Ohio Governor in 2006 - George Allen, POTUS 2008)
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To: wagglebee
Why is NewsMax always late in reporting news?!
50 posted on 12/02/2005 11:33:13 AM PST by jveritas (The Axis of Defeatism: Left wing liberals, Buchananites, and third party voters.)
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To: Right Wing Assault
I don't think America could take Joe's voice as president. Come to think of it, they couldn't take Hillary's, either.


51 posted on 12/02/2005 11:33:30 AM PST by sayfer bullets
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To: JillValentine

Ditto's, he is not a conservative. More of a Kennedy democrat "lite".


52 posted on 12/02/2005 11:35:27 AM PST by gathersnomoss
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To: wagglebee

Looks like another FreeRepublic - Lieberman lovefest here.

Guys/gals - Lieberman is way left of McCain, he will never be a Republican.

He deserves kudos for his outspoken support of the truth about Iraq. Coming from a lock-step Democratic party, his stand is both brave and significant.

However, he is NOT republican material.

BTW - has anyone in the MSM called Lieberman a "Maverick" yet?


53 posted on 12/02/2005 11:35:43 AM PST by kidd
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To: wagglebee
"I've been here long enough where, at this stage in my career, I'm going to do what I think is right."

What were you doing to begin with? Oh, that's right. Changing ALL your views so they fit Gore's.
54 posted on 12/02/2005 11:35:47 AM PST by Vinomori
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To: wagglebee

Oh boy....this is gonna really pi$$ off the rats....!!
Heh, heh, heh....


55 posted on 12/02/2005 11:46:16 AM PST by auto power
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To: stylin19a; roses of sharon; griswold3
From Miniter's book "Disinformation"

• Found: 1.77 metric tons of enriched uranium

• Found: 1,500 gallons of chemical weapons

• Found: Roadside bomb loaded with sarin gas

• Found: 1,000 radioactive materials--ideal for radioactive dirty bombs

• Found: 17 chemical warheads--some containing cyclosarin, a nerve agent five times more powerful than sarin


I haven't read the book yet; it's on order but I'd say that would be a "stockpile" inventory of WMD's in any body's book. LOL

Of course I believed we found the WMD in Iraq when we found Saddam Hussein.

Semper Fi,
Kelly
56 posted on 12/02/2005 11:51:11 AM PST by kellynla (U.S.M.C. 1st Battalion,5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Div. Viet Nam 69&70 Semper Fi)
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To: wagglebee

I'll have to show this to my twenty-something son, who was questioning the decision to go to Iraq based on the 'new facts reported' that there were no WMDs at the time we went to war.


57 posted on 12/02/2005 12:07:12 PM PST by SuziQ
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To: wagglebee

THE FINAL
INSPECTION


The Marine stood and faced God,

Which must always come to pass.

He hoped his shoes were shining,

Just as brightly as his brass.



"Step forward now, Marine,

How shall I deal with you?

Have you always turned the other cheek?

To My Church have you been true?"



The soldier squared his shoulders and said,

"No, Lord, I guess I ain't.

Because those of us who carry guns,

Can't always be a saint.



I've had to work most Sundays,

And at times my talk was tough.

And sometimes I've been violent,

Because the world is awfully rough.



But, I never took a penny,

That wasn't mine to keep...

Though I worked a lot of overtime,

When the bills got just too steep.



And I never passed a cry for help,

Though at times I shook with fear.

And sometimes, God, forgive me,

I've wept unmanly tears.



I know I don't deserve a place,

Among the people here.

They never wanted me around,

Except to calm their fears.



If you've a place for me here, Lord,

It needn't be so grand.

I never expected or had too much,

But if you don't, I'll understand.



There was a silence all around the throne,

Where the saints had often trod.

As the Marine waited quietly,

For the judgment of his God.



"Step forward now, you Marine,

You've borne your burdens well.

Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,

You've done your time in Hell."


~Author Unknown~




It's the Soldier, not the reporter
who has given us the freedom of the press.

It's the Soldier, not the poet,
who has given us the freedom of speech.

It's the Soldier, not the politicians
that ensures our right to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.

It's the Soldier who salutes the flag,
who serves beneath the flag,
and whose coffin is draped by the flag.



If you care to offer the smallest token of recognition and appreciation for the Military,
please pass this on and pray for our men and women
who have served and are currently serving our country
and pray for those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for freedom.

THE FINAL
INSPECTION


The Marine stood and faced God,

Which must always come to pass.

He hoped his shoes were shining,

Just as brightly as his brass.



"Step forward now, Marine,

How shall I deal with you?

Have you always turned the other cheek?

To My Church have you been true?"



The soldier squared his shoulders and said,

"No, Lord, I guess I ain't.

Because those of us who carry guns,

Can't always be a saint.



I've had to work most Sundays,

And at times my talk was tough.

And sometimes I've been violent,

Because the world is awfully rough.



But, I never took a penny,

That wasn't mine to keep...

Though I worked a lot of overtime,

When the bills got just too steep.



And I never passed a cry for help,

Though at times I shook with fear.

And sometimes, God, forgive me,

I've wept unmanly tears.



I know I don't deserve a place,

Among the people here.

They never wanted me around,

Except to calm their fears.



If you've a place for me here, Lord,

It needn't be so grand.

I never expected or had too much,

But if you don't, I'll understand.



There was a silence all around the throne,

Where the saints had often trod.

As the Marine waited quietly,

For the judgment of his God.



"Step forward now, you Marine,

You've borne your burdens well.

Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,

You've done your time in Hell."


~Author Unknown~




It's the Soldier, not the reporter
who has given us the freedom of the press.

It's the Soldier, not the poet,
who has given us the freedom of speech.

It's the Soldier, not the politicians
that ensures our right to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.

It's the Soldier who salutes the flag,
who serves beneath the flag,
and whose coffin is draped by the flag.



If you care to offer the smallest token of recognition and appreciation for the Military,
please pass this on and pray for our men and women
who have served and are currently serving our country
and pray for those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for freedom.

THE FINAL
INSPECTION


The Marine stood and faced God,

Which must always come to pass.

He hoped his shoes were shining,

Just as brightly as his brass.



"Step forward now, Marine,

How shall I deal with you?

Have you always turned the other cheek?

To My Church have you been true?"



The soldier squared his shoulders and said,

"No, Lord, I guess I ain't.

Because those of us who carry guns,

Can't always be a saint.



I've had to work most Sundays,

And at times my talk was tough.

And sometimes I've been violent,

Because the world is awfully rough.



But, I never took a penny,

That wasn't mine to keep...

Though I worked a lot of overtime,

When the bills got just too steep.



And I never passed a cry for help,

Though at times I shook with fear.

And sometimes, God, forgive me,

I've wept unmanly tears.



I know I don't deserve a place,

Among the people here.

They never wanted me around,

Except to calm their fears.



If you've a place for me here, Lord,

It needn't be so grand.

I never expected or had too much,

But if you don't, I'll understand.



There was a silence all around the throne,

Where the saints had often trod.

As the Marine waited quietly,

For the judgment of his God.



"Step forward now, you Marine,

You've borne your burdens well.

Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,

You've done your time in Hell."


~Author Unknown~




It's the Soldier, not the reporter
who has given us the freedom of the press.

It's the Soldier, not the poet,
who has given us the freedom of speech.

It's the Soldier, not the politicians
that ensures our right to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.

It's the Soldier who salutes the flag,
who serves beneath the flag,
and whose coffin is draped by the flag.



If you care to offer the smallest token of recognition and appreciation for the Military,
please pass this on and pray for our men and women
who have served and are currently serving our country
and pray for those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for freedom.

http://www.popasmoke.com/video/Bobby.wmv




58 posted on 12/02/2005 12:08:02 PM PST by CHICAGOFARMER (Right to Carry (RTC))
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To: CHICAGOFARMER

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59 posted on 12/02/2005 12:14:34 PM PST by MaineVoter2002 (http://jednet207.tripod.com/PoliticalLinks.html)
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To: wagglebee
An honest person still exists in the democrat party? WOW
60 posted on 12/02/2005 12:21:38 PM PST by Steve Van Doorn (*in my best Eric cartman voice* “I love you guys”)
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