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September 24, 2002       Share:    

Source: http://nytimes.com/2002/09/24/opinion/24RAHA.html

Waiting to Hear From Saddam Hussein

(New York Times) Nick J. Rahall II - As an Arab-American member of Congress - and as someone who has traveled extensively in the region and who has questioned American policy in the Middle East under Republican and Democratic presidents - I felt that I was a credible messenger to tell Saddam Hussein: The only chance you have to avert the further devastation and suffering of your country and people is to allow unconditional and unfettered access by United Nations weapons inspectors. We soon learned that we would not be meeting with Mr. Hussein and that my speech before the Iraqi National Assembly had been canceled. Meeting quietly with some people in a private home, they agreed with us in their own way that Mr. Hussein must be removed. They said he did not hear their voices. After two days in Baghdad, I know the feeling.

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