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I think that Spain getting hit by terrorists in reponse for their role in ousting Saddam makes it harder to argue that the war in Iraq has absolutely nothing to do with combating terrorism.
Spain's immediate withdrawal from Iraq will have dangerous consequences for anyone who dares to stand up to terrorists and ruthless dictators. They have given hope to those who use the slaughter of civilians as an instrument to change policy. no matter your position on the Iraq war, i would think it would be tough to argue that this is a good decision for the international community as a whole.
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If you will not fight when your victory will be sure and not too costly, you may come to the moment when you will have to fight with all the odds against you and only a precarious chance for survival. There may even be a worse case. You may have to fight when there is no hope of victory, because it is better to perish than to live as slaves.
~ Winston Churchill
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