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To: Doug R who wrote (6062)	4/1/2003 4:07:16 PM
From: Brumar89	Read Replies (2) of 21614

660 basically said - Iraq, get out of Kuwait. 678 basically said member states can kick Iraq's ass to enforce 600 AND ALL SUBSEQUENT RESOLUTIONS ("all necessary means" means kick their ass if you have to and it doesn't just apply to 660 but to all subsequent resolutions down the line). 687 basically said Iraq had to account for and destroy its WMD's and long range missilies. 1441 basically said Iraq is still in material breach of the previous resolutions and this is their LAST OPPORTUNITY to comply. So clearly, we have legal authorization under 678 to enforce compliance with 687, 1441, and etc. We don't really need any authorization other than 678, but we sought it to get more allies, help the UN be a more effective, pro-active institution. Second, we're a sovereign nation and don't need anyone's approval to defend ourselves or our vital interests. the US has openly held the Persian Gulf is a vital interest of the US worth fighting for for decades (Carter Doctrine). Plus since 9/11, we have an interest in keeping terror supporting thugs like Saddam Hussein from getting nukes and other WMD's.

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