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Mark Warner: “Indeed, policies of containment have worked in the past, but with the spread of modern technology, and the clear…”

On the recordOctober 4, 2002
Indeed, policies of containment have worked in the past, but with the spread of modern technology, and the clear documentation that this particular evil dictator, Saddam Hussein, has used these weapons against his own people and his adversaries, it is clear and convincing proof to this Senator that there is a threat that must be dealt with now--not tomorrow, now. Hopefully, the United Nations will devise a resolution and live up to its responsibilities. But if it does not, let there be no doubt in the minds of anyone that our Nation will act in its own interests to protect its own people and, hopefully, will act with a coalition of allies.
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Mark Warner
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the threat posed by Saddam Hussein and the potential U.S. response.

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