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If people "behind the scenes" are telling you that these weapons do exist what do you do as a leader? Millions of pounds are being spent on the intelligence services and so you must make a valid judgement on what information you are given. Some may be disagreeing and others agreeing. You'll get that in any debate (look here) but if all your close aides are telling you this is a serious threat to national security do you ignore the fact and hope it goes away?
I have a strong feeling that if a NBC attack was 'launched' against the UK with responsibility at Iraq's door you would be complaining "Why wasn't something done sooner?". 20-20 hindsight is a wonderful thing and unfortunately not available when decisions are being made.
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