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Originally posted by lordjeebus
A very interesting question.
On one hand, I'd agree that the US couldn't have had "solid evidence" that something didn't exist.
On the other hand, I seem to recall the US demanding that Saddam prove that he had no WMDs -- that failure to provide such evidence would be grounds for war.
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Resolution 1441 called for "a final opportunity to comply with its disarmament obligations," failure of which would result in "serious consequences." On January 30, 2003, Hans Blix determined that Iraq was indeed not fully compliant. On February 17, 2003, Hans Blix determined that Iraq was still not fully compliant. On March 7, 2003, Hans Blix could still not determine that Iraq was fully compliant. Shortly thereafter, the coalition inflicted serious consequences.
-- Alvin