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Originally posted by Sidd Finch
You think the finding that Iraq "Had the strategic intention of resuming the pursuit of prohibited weapons programmes, including if possible its nuclear weapons programme, when United Nations inspection regimes were relaxed and sanctions were eroded or lifted" strongly supports the case for war, rather than for maintaining sanctions?
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Yes, when coupled with "In support of that goal,
was carrying out illicit research and development, and procurement, activities, to seek to sustain its indigenous capabilities" and "developing ballistic missiles with a range longer than permitted under relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions," especially when viewed shortly after 9/11.