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To: geode00 who wrote (173920)	11/2/2005 2:57:43 AM
From: mistermj	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 281500

geode00 DEBUNKED It was Saddam's obligation to prove he was disarmed. The UN inspectors own reports repeatedly say that he was not fully cooperating. He was given a final ultimatum and timeline. He didn't cooperate. There is no need for further inspections if inspectors aren't given full access or cooperation. Thankfully Bush put an end to the silly game. And he even made the UN slightly legitimate in the process. Resolutions and diplomacy will not work without the "real" threat of consequences. The left never gets that. Obviously, neither did your parents when they raised you with no manners whatsoever. February 24, 2003: ...The United States, United Kingdom, and Spain co-sponsor a new Security Council resolution saying "Iraq has failed to take the final opportunity afforded to it by Resolution 1441 March 7, 2003: UNMOVIC Executive Chairman Hans Blix tells the Security Council that Iraq's cooperation with the inspectors in providing information about past weapons activities has improved, although Baghdad has not yet complied with its disarmament obligations. UNMOVIC and IAEA inspectors had stated during briefings to the Security Council on January 27 and February 14 that Iraq was gradually increasing its cooperation with the United Nations. Yet, both deemed the cooperation insufficient. The United States, United Kingdom, and Spain co-sponsor another resolution stating that Iraq "will have failed" to comply with Resolution 1441 unless Baghdad cooperates with its disarmament obligations by March 17. The draft resolution implies that the council members would take military action if Iraq failed to meet the deadline. March 17, 2003 ... Annan announces that UN weapons inspectors will be withdrawn from the country. Bush announces that Hussein and his sons have 48 hours to leave Iraq or the United States will initiate military action. armscontrol.org