RE: TELL THE TRUTH ABOUT THE PRESIDENT
LEADING US TO WAR.
Fri Apr 8, 2005 15:47
64.140.158.48
CONT'D....
Well, I mean, it’s a good point. The question is the areas where we are very deficient on in terms of understanding the societies and understanding the policy decisions that are being made in those societies are areas where we have no official representation. We have no real official dialog. And that is part of the problem. In that kind of absence of contact, you’re really susceptible to people who have their own agenda, primarily exiles.
North Korea is an example where we don’t know in the U.S. government how many weapons they may have. There are estimates which range from four — which is the last one I’ve seen at the CIA — to 14, which comes out of DIA. That’s a huge disparity in estimate. And it just really tells you that we just don’t have solid information. And when you don’t, how do you devise a rational policy to deal with those countries. And I think the one spin-off from the Silberman-Robb report — as well as other reports that were made by the Senate and the National Commission on Terrorism — will be to cast doubt on the basis of any aggressive policies that the Bush administration takes against Iran, in particular, over the next few years.
Ian Masters is the host of the radio programs Background Briefing (Sundays from 11am - 12 noon) and Live From the Left coast (Sundays from 12 noon - 1pm), heard on KPFK 90.7FM Los Angeles. The full transcript and mp3 audio of the Vincent Cannistraro interview is available at HTTP://WWW.IanMasters.org.
http://www.alternet.org/waroniraq/21704/
THE TRUTH ABOUT THE PRESIDENT LEADING US TO WAR
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: CIA Leak Probe Done, Minus Some Testimony
Date: Fri, 08 Apr 2005 12:45:19 -0500
From: bob&margee bobgatenby@centurytel.net
To: apfn@apfn.org
In case this has been forgotten. A very inromative group of quotes from
news and TV during years listed.
WHY PRESIDENT BUSH THOUGHT IRAQ HAD WMD!!
One way or the other, we are determined to deny Iraq the capacity to
develop weapons of mass destruction and the missiles to deliver them.
That is our bottom line." President Clinton, Feb. 4, 1998.
"If Saddam rejects peace and we have to use force, our purpose is clear.
We want to seriously diminish the threat posed by Iraq's weapons of mass
destruction program." President Clinton, Feb. 17, 1998.
"Iraq is a long way from here, but what happens there matters a great
deal here. For the risks that the leaders of a rogue state will use
nuclear, chemical or biological weapons against us or our allies is the
greatest security threat we face." Madeline Albright, Feb 18, 1998.
"He will use those weapons of mass destruction again, as he has ten
times since 1983." Sandy Berger, Clinton National Security Adviser, Feb,
18, 1998.
"We urge you, after consulting with Congress, and consistent with U.S.
Constitution and laws, to take necessary actions (including, if
appropriate, air and missile strikes on suspect Iraqi sites) to respond
effectively to threat posed by Iraq's refusal to end its weapons of mass
destruction programs." Letter to President Clinton, signed by Sens.
Carl Levin (D-MI), Tom Daschle (D-SD), John Kerry ( D - MA), and others
Oct. 9, 1998.
"Saddam Hussein has been engaged in development of weapons of mass
destruction technology which is threat to countries in region and he has
made mockery of weapons inspection process." Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D, CA),
Dec. 16, 1998.
"Hussein has chosen to spend his money on building weapons of mass
destruction and palaces for his cronies." Madeline Albright, Clinton
Secretary of State, Nov. 10, 1999.
"There is no doubt that Saddam Hussein has invigorated his weapons
programs. Reports indicate that biological, chemical and nuclear
programs continue apace and may be back to preGulf War status. In
addition, Saddam continues to redefine delivery systems and is doubtless
using the cover of a licit missile program to develop longer range
missiles that will threaten United States and our allies." Letter to
President Bush, Signed by Sen. Bob Graham (D, FL,) and others, December
5, 2001.
"We begin with common belief that Saddam Hussein is tyrant and threat to
peace and stability of region. He has ignored mandate of United Nations
and is building weapons of mass destruction and means of delivering
them." Sen. Carl Levin (D, MI), Sept. 19, 2002.
"We know that he has stored secret supplies of biological and chemical
weapons throughout his country." Al Gore, Sept. 23, 2002.
"Iraq's search for weapons of mass destruction has proven impossible to
deter and we should assume that it will continue for as long as Saddam
is in power." Al Gore, Sept. 23, 2002.
"We have known for many years that Saddam Hussein is seeking and
developing weapons of mass destruction." Sen. Ted Kennedy (D, MA), Sept.
27, 2002.
"The last UN weapons inspectors left Iraq in October of 1998. We are
confident that Saddam Hussein retains some stockpiles of chemical and
biological weapons, and that he has since embarked on a crash course to
build up his chemical and biological warfare capabilities. Intelligence
reports indicate that he is seeking nuclear weapons." Sen. Robert Byrd
(D, WV), Oct. 3, 2002
"I will be voting to give the President of the United States the
authority to use force, if necessary, to disarm Saddam Hussein because I
believe that a deadly arsenal of weapons of mass destruction in his
hands is a real and grave threat to our security." Sen. John F. Kerry
(D, MA), Oct. 9, 2002.
"There is unmistakable evidence that Saddam Hussein is working
aggressively to develop nuclear weapons and will likely have nuclear
weapons within the next five years. We also should remember we have
always underestimated the progress Saddam has made in development of
weapons of mass destruction." Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D, WV), Oct 10, 2002.
"He has systematically violated, over the course of the past 11 years,
every significant UN resolution that has demanded that he disarm and
destroy his chemical and biological weapons, and any nuclear capacity.
This he has refused to do." Rep. Henry Waxman (D, CA), Oct. 10, 2002.
"In four years since inspectors left, intelligence reports show that
Saddam Hussein has worked to rebuild his chemical and biological weapon
stock, missile delivery capability, and nuclear program. He has also
given aid, comfort, and sanctuary to terrorists, including al Qaeda
members. It is clear, however, that if left unchecked Saddam Hussein
will continue to increase his capacity to wage biological and chemical
warfare, and will keep trying to develop nuclear weapons." Sen. Hillary
Clinton (D, NY), Oct 10, 2002.
"We are in possession of what I think to be compelling evidence that
Saddam Hussein has, and has had for a number of years, a developing
capacity for the production and storage of weapons of mass destruction."
Sen. Bob Graham (D, FL), Dec. 8, 2002.
"Without question, we need to disarm Saddam Hussein. He is a brutal,
murderous dictator, leading an oppressive regime. He presents
particularly grievous threat because he is so consistently prone to
miscalculation. And now he is miscalculating America's response to his
continued deceit and his consistent grasp for weapons of mass
destruction. So the threat of Saddam Hussein with weapons of mass
destruction is real." Sen. John F. Kerry (D, MA), Jan. 23. 2003.
SO NOW THESE SAME DEMOCRATS SAY PRESIDENT BUSH LIED, THAT THERE NEVER
WERE ANY WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION, AND THAT HE TOOK US TO WAR
UNNECESSARILY!
TELL THE TRUTH ABOUT THE PRESIDENT LEADING US TO WAR.
==================
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(governing disclosures that could expose confidential Government agents)
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Well, I mean, it’s a good point. The question is the areas where we are very deficient on in terms of understanding the societies and understanding the policy decisions that are being made in those societies are areas where we have no official representation. We have no real official dialog. And that is part of the problem. In that kind of absence of contact, you’re really susceptible to people who have their own agenda, primarily exiles.
North Korea is an example where we don’t know in the U.S. government how many weapons they may have. There are estimates which range from four — which is the last one I’ve seen at the CIA — to 14, which comes out of DIA. That’s a huge disparity in estimate. And it just really tells you that we just don’t have solid information. And when you don’t, how do you devise a rational policy to deal with those countries. And I think the one spin-off from the Silberman-Robb report — as well as other reports that were made by the Senate and the National Commission on Terrorism — will be to cast doubt on the basis of any aggressive policies that the Bush administration takes against Iran, in particular, over the next few years.
Ian Masters is the host of the radio programs Background Briefing (Sundays from 11am - 12 noon) and Live From the Left coast (Sundays from 12 noon - 1pm), heard on KPFK 90.7FM Los Angeles. The full transcript and mp3 audio of the Vincent Cannistraro interview is available at HTTP://WWW.IanMasters.org.
http://www.alternet.org/waroniraq/21704/
THE TRUTH ABOUT THE PRESIDENT LEADING US TO WAR
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: CIA Leak Probe Done, Minus Some Testimony
Date: Fri, 08 Apr 2005 12:45:19 -0500
From: bob&margee bobgatenby@centurytel.net
To: apfn@apfn.org
In case this has been forgotten. A very inromative group of quotes from
news and TV during years listed.
WHY PRESIDENT BUSH THOUGHT IRAQ HAD WMD!!
One way or the other, we are determined to deny Iraq the capacity to
develop weapons of mass destruction and the missiles to deliver them.
That is our bottom line." President Clinton, Feb. 4, 1998.
"If Saddam rejects peace and we have to use force, our purpose is clear.
We want to seriously diminish the threat posed by Iraq's weapons of mass
destruction program." President Clinton, Feb. 17, 1998.
"Iraq is a long way from here, but what happens there matters a great
deal here. For the risks that the leaders of a rogue state will use
nuclear, chemical or biological weapons against us or our allies is the
greatest security threat we face." Madeline Albright, Feb 18, 1998.
"He will use those weapons of mass destruction again, as he has ten
times since 1983." Sandy Berger, Clinton National Security Adviser, Feb,
18, 1998.
"We urge you, after consulting with Congress, and consistent with U.S.
Constitution and laws, to take necessary actions (including, if
appropriate, air and missile strikes on suspect Iraqi sites) to respond
effectively to threat posed by Iraq's refusal to end its weapons of mass
destruction programs." Letter to President Clinton, signed by Sens.
Carl Levin (D-MI), Tom Daschle (D-SD), John Kerry ( D - MA), and others
Oct. 9, 1998.
"Saddam Hussein has been engaged in development of weapons of mass
destruction technology which is threat to countries in region and he has
made mockery of weapons inspection process." Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D, CA),
Dec. 16, 1998.
"Hussein has chosen to spend his money on building weapons of mass
destruction and palaces for his cronies." Madeline Albright, Clinton
Secretary of State, Nov. 10, 1999.
"There is no doubt that Saddam Hussein has invigorated his weapons
programs. Reports indicate that biological, chemical and nuclear
programs continue apace and may be back to preGulf War status. In
addition, Saddam continues to redefine delivery systems and is doubtless
using the cover of a licit missile program to develop longer range
missiles that will threaten United States and our allies." Letter to
President Bush, Signed by Sen. Bob Graham (D, FL,) and others, December
5, 2001.
"We begin with common belief that Saddam Hussein is tyrant and threat to
peace and stability of region. He has ignored mandate of United Nations
and is building weapons of mass destruction and means of delivering
them." Sen. Carl Levin (D, MI), Sept. 19, 2002.
"We know that he has stored secret supplies of biological and chemical
weapons throughout his country." Al Gore, Sept. 23, 2002.
"Iraq's search for weapons of mass destruction has proven impossible to
deter and we should assume that it will continue for as long as Saddam
is in power." Al Gore, Sept. 23, 2002.
"We have known for many years that Saddam Hussein is seeking and
developing weapons of mass destruction." Sen. Ted Kennedy (D, MA), Sept.
27, 2002.
"The last UN weapons inspectors left Iraq in October of 1998. We are
confident that Saddam Hussein retains some stockpiles of chemical and
biological weapons, and that he has since embarked on a crash course to
build up his chemical and biological warfare capabilities. Intelligence
reports indicate that he is seeking nuclear weapons." Sen. Robert Byrd
(D, WV), Oct. 3, 2002
"I will be voting to give the President of the United States the
authority to use force, if necessary, to disarm Saddam Hussein because I
believe that a deadly arsenal of weapons of mass destruction in his
hands is a real and grave threat to our security." Sen. John F. Kerry
(D, MA), Oct. 9, 2002.
"There is unmistakable evidence that Saddam Hussein is working
aggressively to develop nuclear weapons and will likely have nuclear
weapons within the next five years. We also should remember we have
always underestimated the progress Saddam has made in development of
weapons of mass destruction." Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D, WV), Oct 10, 2002.
"He has systematically violated, over the course of the past 11 years,
every significant UN resolution that has demanded that he disarm and
destroy his chemical and biological weapons, and any nuclear capacity.
This he has refused to do." Rep. Henry Waxman (D, CA), Oct. 10, 2002.
"In four years since inspectors left, intelligence reports show that
Saddam Hussein has worked to rebuild his chemical and biological weapon
stock, missile delivery capability, and nuclear program. He has also
given aid, comfort, and sanctuary to terrorists, including al Qaeda
members. It is clear, however, that if left unchecked Saddam Hussein
will continue to increase his capacity to wage biological and chemical
warfare, and will keep trying to develop nuclear weapons." Sen. Hillary
Clinton (D, NY), Oct 10, 2002.
"We are in possession of what I think to be compelling evidence that
Saddam Hussein has, and has had for a number of years, a developing
capacity for the production and storage of weapons of mass destruction."
Sen. Bob Graham (D, FL), Dec. 8, 2002.
"Without question, we need to disarm Saddam Hussein. He is a brutal,
murderous dictator, leading an oppressive regime. He presents
particularly grievous threat because he is so consistently prone to
miscalculation. And now he is miscalculating America's response to his
continued deceit and his consistent grasp for weapons of mass
destruction. So the threat of Saddam Hussein with weapons of mass
destruction is real." Sen. John F. Kerry (D, MA), Jan. 23. 2003.
SO NOW THESE SAME DEMOCRATS SAY PRESIDENT BUSH LIED, THAT THERE NEVER
WERE ANY WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION, AND THAT HE TOOK US TO WAR
UNNECESSARILY!
TELL THE TRUTH ABOUT THE PRESIDENT LEADING US TO WAR.
==================
Intelligence Identities Protection Act of 1982 (50 U.S.C. 421 et seq.)
(governing disclosures that could expose confidential Government agents)
HERE'S THE GUY THAT CAN ANSWER ALL YOUR QUESTIONS...
FEEL FREE TO BE IN DIRECT CONTACT:
ANDREW CARD: WHITE HOUSE CHIEF OF STAFF
http://www.whitehouse.org/ask/acard.asp
