"1) What makes you say that Iraq was a state bent on exterminating the United States?"

Every television and press conference from Saddam includes vows of vengeance and murder. Quotes from Saddam, found in approx. 10 seconds:

"[O]ur striking arm will reach [America, Britain and Saudi Arabia] before they know what hit them."
Al-Qadisiyah, October 6, 1994

"One chemical weapon fired in a moment of despair could cause the deaths of hundreds of thousands." Al-Quds al-Arabi, October 12, 1994

U.S.S. Cole Bombing, October 12, 2000
"[Iraqis] should intensify struggle and jihad in all fields and by all means..."
Iraq TV, October 22, 2000

The Gulf War, February 1991
"We will chase [Americans] to every corner at all times. No high tower of steel will protect them against the fire of truth."
Saddam Hussein, Baghdad Radio, February 8, 1991

What is required now is to deal strong blows to U.S. and British interests. These blows should be strong enough to make them feel that their interests are indeed threatened not only by words but also in deeds."
Al-Qadisiyah, February 27, 1999

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"What makes you think that Iraq could'vve exterminated the United States if the answer to #1 was the truthful statements of its leader Sadaam Hussein."

"[I]t is possible to turn to biological attack, where a small can, not bigger than the size of a hand, can be used to release viruses that affect everything..."
Babil, September 20, 2001

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Also, see above.

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dbguy: "I'd also point out that unlike Iran, the U.S. does not share a border with Iraq."

Umm, my geography might be a little hazy- which border does the United States share with Iran, Florida?


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dbguy: "in between the time that Iraq used WMD's against Iran, and the current occupation of Iraq, we fought another war against Iraq, wherein they did not exterminate the U.S. and only used so-called WMD's against us sparingly, if at all."



Ummm, so the fact that you aknowledge Saddam used WMD on other countries, his own people, and US forces is an argument against the United States and her allies leaving the state of Iraq to its own devices when it comes to minding thier own international business?

I can't be the first person to have extreme trouble taking you and your "argument" seriously, can I?