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To: Dayuhan who wrote (104861)7/11/2003 10:54:47 PM
From: Nadine Carroll  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 281500
 
I don't believe it was a rhetorical device, Steven. It was the conclusion of many analysts, including Ken Pollack. Other political considerations molded the arguments used and timing decided upon. But the conclusion that in the end we would have to either conquer or withdraw was shared by many in the intelligence community, I believe.