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In reply to the discussion: What Obama ACTUALLY said about Iraq [View all]Corruption Inc
(1,568 posts)Obama quote -- "Moreover, Russia has pointed to Americas decision to go into Iraq as an example of Western hypocrisy. Now, it is true that the Iraq War was a subject of vigorous debate not just around the world, but in the United States as well. I participated in that debate and I opposed our military intervention there. But even in Iraq, America sought to work within the international system. We did not claim or annex Iraqs territory. We did not grab its resources for our own gain. Instead, we ended our war and left Iraq to its people and a fully sovereign Iraqi state that could make decisions about its own future."
Reality -- No vigorous debate, Bush said he makes history and others watch.
Reality -- America told the UN that they are irrelevant.
Reality -- As U.S. appointed head of state, Paul Bremer put into place 100 orders grabbing all of Iraq's resources.
Reality -- We left Iraq's people a civil war guaranteeing death for years to come.
Here's 1 of Bremer's occupation orders, you should read it and learn something:
https://www.commondreams.org/view/2012/06/24