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In reply to the discussion: Josh Marshall: How Jeb Bush Triggered an Iraq War Watershed [View all]Damansarajaya
(625 posts)12. Bernie Sanders speaks against the Iraq War
http://www.sanders.senate.gov/video/flashback-rep-bernie-sanders-opposes-iraq-war
2002
Mr. Speaker, the front page of The Washington Post today reported that all relevant U.S. intelligence agencies now say despite what we have heard from the White House that "Saddam Hussein is unlikely to initiate a chemical or biological attack against the United States.'' Even more importantly, our intelligence agencies say that should Saddam conclude that a U.S.-led attack could no longer be deterred, he might at that point launch a chemical or biological counterattack. In other words, there is more danger of an attack on the United States if we launch a precipitous invasion.
Mr. Speaker, I do not know why the President feels, despite what our intelligence agencies are saying, that it is so important to pass a resolution of this magnitude this week and why it is necessary to go forward without the support of the United Nations and our major allies including those who are fighting side by side with us in the war on terrorism.
But I do feel that as a part of this process, the President is ignoring some of the most pressing economic issues affecting the well-being of ordinary Americans. There has been virtually no public discussion about the stock market's loss of trillions of dollars over the last few years and that millions of Americans have seen the retirement benefits for which they have worked their entire lives disappear. When are we going to address that issue? This country today has a $340 billion trade deficit, and we have lost 10 percent of our manufacturing jobs in the last 4 years, 2 million decent-paying jobs. The average American worker today is working longer hours for lower wages than 25 years ago. When are we going to address that issue?
2002
Mr. Speaker, the front page of The Washington Post today reported that all relevant U.S. intelligence agencies now say despite what we have heard from the White House that "Saddam Hussein is unlikely to initiate a chemical or biological attack against the United States.'' Even more importantly, our intelligence agencies say that should Saddam conclude that a U.S.-led attack could no longer be deterred, he might at that point launch a chemical or biological counterattack. In other words, there is more danger of an attack on the United States if we launch a precipitous invasion.
Mr. Speaker, I do not know why the President feels, despite what our intelligence agencies are saying, that it is so important to pass a resolution of this magnitude this week and why it is necessary to go forward without the support of the United Nations and our major allies including those who are fighting side by side with us in the war on terrorism.
But I do feel that as a part of this process, the President is ignoring some of the most pressing economic issues affecting the well-being of ordinary Americans. There has been virtually no public discussion about the stock market's loss of trillions of dollars over the last few years and that millions of Americans have seen the retirement benefits for which they have worked their entire lives disappear. When are we going to address that issue? This country today has a $340 billion trade deficit, and we have lost 10 percent of our manufacturing jobs in the last 4 years, 2 million decent-paying jobs. The average American worker today is working longer hours for lower wages than 25 years ago. When are we going to address that issue?
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It wasn't 'bad intel' it was deliberately COOKED intel fed to world leaders, congress, media
blm
May 2015
#4
"virtually no one of any consequence standing up for the decision to invade" *** Not True ***
hibbing
May 2015
#9
That criminal cabal is not running for office or having to answer hostile questions.
erronis
May 2015
#16
I still consider Colin Powell, despite all his soft talking, one of the worst
No Vested Interest
May 2015
#22
And yet he supported the invasion of Iraq 2003 and continued to support occupation thru '05
Bucky
May 2015
#23
my aunt happened to see a gnewz scrawl about jeb's jump retreat om iwaq + was confused. did we
pansypoo53219
May 2015
#27
I don't trust them not to repeat their mistakes (or make brand new ones)
Proud Liberal Dem
May 2015
#36