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Bill Clinton: “That would be a big mistake. But the U-2 flights--let me say, the U-2 flights, which you reported on extensively in the…”

On the recordNovember 4, 1997
That would be a big mistake. But the U-2 flights--let me say, the U-2 flights, which you reported on extensively in the last couple of days, are flights in which we are involved, but they are carried out under the authority of the United Nations for a United Nations purpose. And we will continue to consult with our allies on that. But let me say again, the world has an interest, stated in the United Nations Security resolution, in preventing Iraq from developing weapons of mass destruction. That's what this is all about. There is an inspection regime which has clearly been approved by the United Nations. And Saddam Hussein must restore respect and opportunity for that inspection regime. That's all this is about. And we have to be very firm about it.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

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