Text 505, 233 rader
Skriven 2004-08-02 21:38:19 av John Hull (1:379/1.99)
Ärende: He said what....???
===========================
No explanation needed for this one.



Subject: Kerry

This is a little long, but demonstrates a VERY important point... 


Did President Bush really lie about Iraq's WMD to take us into war? 

Here are some specific quotes that were made: 

"One way or the other, we are determined to deny Iraq the capacity to 
develop weapons of mass destruction and the missiles to deliver them. That 
is our bottom line." 

"If Saddam rejects peace and we have to use force, our purpose is clear. We 
want to seriously diminish the threat posed by Iraq's weapons of mass 
destruction program." 

"Iraq is a long way from [here], but what happens there matters a great deal 
here. For the risks that the leaders of a rogue state will use nuclear, 
chemical or biological weapons against us or our allies is the greatest 
security threat we face." 

"He will use those weapons of mass destruction again, as he has ten times 
since 1983." 

"Saddam Hussein has been engaged in the development of weapons of mass 
destruction technology which is a threat to countries in the region and he 
has made a mockery of the weapons inspection process." 

"Hussein has ... chosen to spend his money on building weapons of mass 
destruction and palaces for his cronies." 

"There is no doubt that ... Saddam Hussein has invigorated his weapons 
programs. Reports indicate that biological, chemical and nuclear programs 
continue apace and may be back to pre-Gulf War status. In addition, Saddam 
continues to redefine delivery systems and is doubtless using the cover of a 
licit missile program to develop longer-range missiles that will threaten 
the United States and our allies." 

"We begin with the common belief that Saddam Hussein is a tyrant and threat 
to the peace and stability of the region. He has ignored the mandate of the 
United Nations and is building weapons of mass destruction and the means of 
delivering them." 

"We know that he has stored secret supplies of biological and chemical 
weapons throughout his country." 

"Iraq's search for weapons of mass destruction has proven impossible to 
deter and we should assume that it will continue for as long as Saddam is in 
power." 

"We have known for many years that Saddam Hussein is seeking and developing 
weapons of mass destruction." 

"The last UN weapons inspectors left Iraq in October of 1998. We are 
confident that Saddam Hussein retains some stockpiles of chemical and 
biological weapons, and that he has since embarked on a crash course to 
build up his chemical and biological warfare capabilities. Intelligence 
reports indicate that he is seeking nuclear weapons..." 

"...I believe that a deadly arsenal of weapons of mass destruction in his hands
is a real and grave threat to our security." 

"There is unmistakable evidence that Saddam Hussein is working aggressively 
to develop nuclear weapons and will likely have nuclear weapons within the 
next five years ... We also should remember we have always underestimated 
the progress Saddam has made in development of weapons of mass destruction." 

"He has systematically violated, over the course of the past 11 years, every 
significant UN resolution that has demanded that he disarm and destroy his 
chemical and biological weapons, and any nuclear capacity. This he has 
refused to do." 

"In the four years since the inspectors left, intelligence reports show that 
Saddam Hussein has worked to rebuild his chemical and biological weapon 
stock, his missile delivery capability, and his nuclear program. He has also 
given aid, comfort, and sanctuary to terrorists, including al Qaeda members. 
It is clear, however, that if left unchecked Saddam Hussein will continue to 
increase his capacity to wage biological and chemical warfare, and will keep 
trying to develop nuclear weapons." 

"We are in possession of what I think to be compelling evidence that Saddam 
Hussein has, and has had for a number of years, a developing capacity for 
the production and storage of weapons of mass destruction." 

"Without question, we need to disarm Saddam Hussein. He is a brutal, 
murderous dictator, leading an oppressive regime ... He presents a 
particularly grievous threat because he is so consistently prone to 
miscalculation ... And now he is miscalculating America's response to his 
continued deceit and his consistent grasp for weapons of mass destruction... 
So the threat of Saddam Hussein with weapons of mass destruction is real." 


Ok, so it's these types of comments that have sent the Democrats on a frantic
mission to portray President Bush as a liar, which discredit him and our
nation, and further puts our brave men and women currently fighting for our
freedom in more danger. By implying that Bush lied about this to take us to
war, it gives our enemies comfort and hope and encourages them to keep
fighting, killing more of our soldiers. 

However, there's just one major problem with all of this...the commenets above
were not made by President Bush...they were actually made by the very Democrats
that are now disparaging Bush, bringing dishonor to the office of the President
and discrediting our great nation. Read on to see who actually made these
comments and when. Then make up your own mind about what their motivations are
to portray Bush as a liar... 



"One way or the other, we are determined to deny Iraq the capacity to 
develop weapons of mass destruction and the missiles to deliver them. That 
is our bottom line." 
- President Clinton, Feb. 4, 1998 

"If Saddam rejects peace and we have to use force, our purpose is clear. We 
want to seriously diminish the threat posed by Iraq's weapons of mass 
destruction program." 
- President Clinton, Feb. 17, 1998 

"Iraq is a long way from [here], but what happens there matters a great deal 
here. For the risks that the leaders of a rogue state will use nuclear, 
chemical or biological weapons against us or our allies is the greatest 
security threat we face." 
- Madeline Albright, Feb 18, 1998 

"He will use those weapons of mass destruction again, as he has ten times 
since 1983." 
- Sandy Berger, Clinton National Security Adviser, Feb, 18, 1998 

"We urge you, after consulting with Congress, and consistent with the U.S. 
Constitution and laws, to take necessary actions (including, if appropriate, 
air and missile strikes on suspect Iraqi sites) to respond effectively to 
the threat posed by Iraq's refusal to end its weapons of mass destruction 
programs." 
- Letter to President Clinton, signed by Sens. Carl Levin (D-MI), Tom 
Daschle (D-SD), John Kerry ( D - MA), and others Oct. 9, 1998 

"Saddam Hussein has been engaged in the development of weapons of mass 
destruction technology which is a threat to countries in the region and he 
has made a mockery of the weapons inspection process." 
- Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D, CA), Dec. 16, 1998 

"Hussein has ... chosen to spend his money on building! weapons of mass 
destruction and palaces for his cronies." 
- Madeline Albright, Clinton Secretary of State, Nov. 10, 1999 

"There is no doubt that ... Saddam Hussein has invigorated his weapons 
programs. Reports indicate that biological, chemical and nuclear programs 
continue apace and may be back to pre-Gulf War status. In addition, Saddam 
continues to redefine delivery systems and is doubtless using the cover of a 
licit missile program to develop longer-range missiles that will threaten 
the United States and our allies." 
- Letter to President Bush, Signed by Sen. Bob Graham (D, FL,) and others, 
December 5, 2001 

"We begin with the common belief that Saddam Hussein is a tyrant and threat 
to the peace and stability of the region. He has ignored the mandate of the 
United Nations and is building weapons of mass destruction and the means of 
delivering them." 
- Sen. Carl Levin (D, MI), Sept. 1! 9, 2002 

"We know that he has stored secret supplies of biological and chemical 
weapons throughout his country." 
- Al Gore, Sept. 23, 2002 

"Iraq's search for weapons of mass destruction has proven impossible to 
deter and we should assume that it will continue for as long as Saddam is in 
power." 
- Al Gore, Sept. 23, 2002 

"We have known for many years that Saddam Hussein is seeking and developing 
weapons of mass destruction." 
- Sen. Ted Kennedy (D, MA), Sept. 27, 2002 

"The last UN weapons inspectors left Iraq in October of 1998. We are 
confident that Saddam Hussein retains some stockpiles of chemical and 
biological weapons, and that he has since embarked on a crash course to 
build up his chemical and biological warfare capabilities. Intelligence 
reports indicate that he is seeking nuclear weapons..." 
- Sen. Robert Byrd (D, WV), Oct. 3, 2002 

"I will be voting to give the President! of the United States the authority 
to use force-- if necessary-- to disarm Saddam Hussein because I believe 
that a deadly arsenal of weapons of mass destruction in his hands is a real 
and grave threat to our security." 
- Sen. John F. Kerry (D, MA), Oct. 9, 2002 

"There is unmistakable evidence that Saddam Hussein is working aggressively 
to develop nuclear weapons and will likely have nuclear weapons within the 
next five years ... We also should remember we have always underestimated 
the progress Saddam has made in development of weapons of mass destruction." 
- Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D, WV), Oct 10, 2002 

"He has systematically violated, over the course of the past 11 years, every 
significant UN resolution that has demanded that he disarm and destroy his 
chemical and biological weapons, and an! y nuclear capacity. This he has 
refused to do." 
- Rep. Henry Waxman (D, CA), Oct. 10, 2002 

"In the four years since the inspectors left, intelligence reports show that 
Saddam Hussein has worked to rebuild his chemical and biological weapon 
stock, his missile delivery capability, and his nuclear program. He has also 
given aid, comfort, and sanctuary to terrorists, including al Qaeda members. 
It is clear, however, that if left unchecked Saddam Hussein will continue to 
increase his capacity to wage biological and chemical warfare, and will keep 
trying to develop nuclear weapons." 
- Sen. Hillary Clinton (D, NY), Oct 10, 2002 

"We are in possession of what I think to be compelling evidence that Saddam 
Hussein has, and has had for a number of years, a developing capacity for 
the production and storage of weapons of mass destruction." 
- Sen. Bob Graham (D, FL), Dec.! 8, 2002 

"Without question, we need to disarm Saddam Hussein. He is a brutal, 
murderous dictator, leading an oppressive regime ... He presents a 
particularly grievous threat because he is so consistently prone to 
miscalculation ... And now he is miscalculating America's response to his 
continued deceit and his consistent grasp for weapons of mass destruction... 
So the threat of Saddam Hussein with weapons of mass destruction is real." 
- Sen. John F. Kerry (D, MA), Jan. 23. 2003


John 

America:  First, Last, and Always!
Go to www.madgorilla.us for all your Domain Name Services at the lowest rates.

--- Msged/386 TE 05
 * Origin: We are the Watchmen of our own Liberty! (1:379/1.99)