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Back in 2003, Benjamin and Simon wrote that the Iraq war was sold to the American people "as Phase II in the war on terror that began after the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. But was there ever a credible basis for carrying that battle to Iraq?"

We have our answer.

Stephen F. Hayes is a senior writer at THE WEEKLY STANDARD.

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"But was there ever a credible basis for carrying that battle to Iraq?"

Gee... don't they think that non honoring a surrender agreement is a credible basis for war?