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Bill Clinton: Saddam could end the suffering of his people tomorrow if he would cease his obstruction of the oil-for-food program and…

On the recordNovember 25, 1997
Saddam could end the suffering of his people tomorrow if he would cease his obstruction of the oil-for-food program and allow it to be implemented properly.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

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

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