When Saddam took foreigners hostage and threatened to hang them in the event of a U.S. invasion, Joe Wilson called a press conference with a noose around his neck telling Saddam,
It may have been his proudest moment. But it was the first indication that he was a personality defined by flamboyance – a man who craved the center of attention. And it may have galvanized Saddam into action. Another famous line uttered by Wilson during that period was:
Since Joe Wilson has been found out as a habitual liar it raises the suspicion that Joe is putting up a smokescreen for another of his rash indiscretions.
From Joe Wilson's threat against me |
I understand the State Department conducted an internal review of Glaspie's actions during the build-up to the Gulf War. I don't know what the findings were with regards to Wilson, but I'd sure like to find out. He wasn't exactly promoted to Secretary of State before he left State for the NSC and retired at the age of 48.