Bill Clinton actually said...

Iraq could use proceeds from such sales to purchase, under U.N. supervision, foodstuffs, medicines, materials, and supplies for essential civilian needs of its population.

Context

Letter to Congressional Leaders Reporting on Iraq's Compliance With United Nations Security Council Resolutions

05/20/1993

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