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Does Iraq possess weapons of mass destruction?

The primary reason the US Government stated for going to war with Iraq in 2003 was to rid the country of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs). This includes nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons. These weapons were never found, and many questions were raised regarding the failure of US intelligence.

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Should the United States invade Iraq?
Does Iraq possess weapons of mass destruction?

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Experts In War


Dick Cheney    U.S. Vice President 2001-2009
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There is no doubt that Saddam Hussein now has weapons of mass destruction.
26 Aug 2002    Source


Colin Powell    Former U.S. Secretary of State
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We know that Saddam is determined to keep his weapons of mass destruction; he's determined to make more. Given Saddam's history of aggression, given what we know of his grandiose plans, given what we know of his terrorist associations and given his determination to exact revenge on those who oppose him, should we take the risk that he will not some day use these weapons at a time and the place and in the manner of his choosing at a time when the world is in a much weaker position to respond?
05 Feb 2003    Source


Experts In Politics


Hillary Clinton    US Secretary of State 2009-, Democrat
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In the four years since the inspectors left, intelligence reports show that Saddam Hussein has worked to rebuild his chemical and biological weapons stock, his missile delivery capability, and his nuclear program. ...if left unchecked Saddam Hussein will continue to increase [his arsenal]. Should he succeed in that endeavor he could alter the political and security landscape of the Middle East, which as we know all too well affects American security.
10 Nov 2002    Source


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Experts In Nuclear Energy


Mohamed ElBaradei    Director of International Atomic Energy Agency
Mostly Disagree
We have to date found no evidence that Iraq has revived its nuclear weapons programme since the elimination of the programme in the 1990s. However, our work is steadily progressing and should be allowed to run its natural course. With our verification system now in place, barring exceptional circumstances, and provided there is sustained proactive cooperation by Iraq, we should be able within the next few months to provide credible assurance that Iraq has no nuclear weapons programme.
27 Jan 2003    Source


Miscellaneous Experts


13myths.org    Liberal Activist Website
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There is no credible evidence that Saddam Hussein's scientists are now working on nuclear weapons, even though Hussein has wanted them in the past.
04 Mar 2003    Source



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0 Points      blacktrance      10 Feb 2011      Stance on Question: Disagree
No. The invasion proved that.