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Colin Powell: Leaving Saddam Hussein in possession of weapons of mass destruction for a few more months or years is not an option. Not…

On the recordMarch 21, 2008
Leaving Saddam Hussein in possession of weapons of mass destruction for a few more months or years is not an option. Not in a post September 11th world.
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Colin Powell

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Powell emphasizes the urgency of addressing Saddam Hussein's weapons capabilities.

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