[The Great Satan]

So, what would happen at this stage if the ambiguities were resolved?

For one thing, it would make it very, very difficult for Bush to cut a deal with Hussein where he gets to leave the the country. And, even though nobody wants to admit it or talk about it, that is our best hope, and perhaps are only hope, for an end to this conflict that does not involve massive allied civilian casualties.

[Mitchell]

Yes, you're right about that. It would limit our options considerably.