Let's not forget that the counter-argument offered by some at the time was that Syria or Iran was a bigger problem and why not them instead of Iraq? Well, with Saddam playing with the no-fly zone, the OFF payoffs, etc., it was prudent to get him out of the way first in order to deal with the other pressing problems in the area. Taking down Saddam was a necessary next step toward solving the problems in the region.
"Taking down Saddam was a necessary next step toward solving the problems in the region."
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^^^Taking down Saddam was a necessary next step toward solving the problems in the region.^^^
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And any member of Congress that does not acknowledge this fact does not deserve to collect a salary.