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As I said the puzzle is filling in and the picture is starting to emerge.
http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article1221.htm
http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article1221.htm
hughes johnson said:Why didn't Clinton do this? It was long overdue.
There are multiple pieces of evidence that suggest Bush had plans for 'regime change' in Iraq before becoming president. These include his statements in 1999 and 2000, as well as his administration's push for the Iraq Liberation Act in 1998 which called for the removal of Saddam Hussein's regime.
Bush and his administration believed that Saddam Hussein's regime was a threat to national security due to its possession of weapons of mass destruction and alleged ties to terrorist organizations. They also wanted to spread democracy and stability in the Middle East.
While some countries, such as the United Kingdom, supported the US's stance on Iraq, many others were opposed to the invasion and 'regime change' plans. France, Germany, and Russia were among the most vocal opponents and argued for a diplomatic solution instead.
Bush officially announced his plans for Iraq 'regime change' in a speech on October 7, 2002, at the Cincinnati Museum Center. He stated that the US would seek to remove Saddam Hussein's regime and replace it with a democratic government.
The US had a general plan for the aftermath of 'regime change' in Iraq, but it was not detailed or well thought out. There was no clear strategy for rebuilding the country or addressing potential challenges such as sectarian violence. This lack of planning was widely criticized and is believed to have contributed to the instability and chaos in Iraq following the invasion.