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March 26, 2004       Share:    

Source: http://www.usatoday.com/news/opinion/editorials/2004-03-17-oppose_x.htm

Saddam Was a Grave Threat

(USA Today) Robert J. Lieber - We now hear the argument that since weapons of mass destruction (WMD) have not - so far - been found in Iraq, there has been a massive intelligence failure, and we never should have gone to war. But failure to find stockpiles does not mean the ultimate peril did not exist. Far more important were Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein's history, capability and intent, and the serious and long-term threat he posed to a vital region, to America's allies and to our national security. First, Saddam had used WMD. Second, Saddam had possessed WMD. Third, Saddam had maintained the capability to produce WMD. Fourth, Saddam had the intent.

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