Remember 'Weapons of Mass Destruction'? For Bush They Are a Non Issue

[Beam Me Up]

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On Wednesday Mr. McClellan, when pressed, only restated the president's belief that weapons would eventually be found. Mr. Bush, despite being asked repeatedly about the issue in different ways by Ms. Sawyer, never did say it, except to note Mr. Hussein's past use of chemical weapons. He emphasized Mr. Hussein's capture instead.

"And if he doesn't have weapons of mass destruction?" Ms. Sawyer asked the president, according to a transcript provided by ABC.

"Diane, you can keep asking the question," Mr. Bush replied. "I'm telling you — I made the right decision for America because Saddam Hussein used weapons of mass destruction, invaded Kuwait. But the fact that he is not there is, means America's a more secure country."


http://www.nytimes.com/2003/12/18/politics/18PREX.html?ex=1072328400&en=c5771a47d543e4cc&ei=5062&partner=GOOGLE

[Old and In the Way]

1. George, when are you bringing Dad to justice?

That'll be the day when I think we've turned the corner on our national security.

[radfringe]

2. also don't forget that according to Bush*

Osama Bin-Laden is no longer relevant and Saddam Hussein was no longer a concern....

[Manix]

3. I'd give anything to hear somebody really press him on this, but

sadly because of his position he takes advantage of the
deference his office incurs. He wouldn't last ten minutes
in the British Parliamentry system where you must stand and
defend your position to all.