George W. Bush: “…if Saddam Hussein does not disarm, for the sake of peace and…”

On the recordFebruary 2, 2003

…if Saddam Hussein does not disarm, for the sake of peace and security… we will go in and disarm him.

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Remarks Prior to Discussions With King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain

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George W. Bush: “…if Saddam Hussein does not disarm, for the sake of peace and security… we will go in and disarm him.”