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To: Utah Girl; Sabertooth; hellinahandcart; JohnHuang2
Here is exactly what Helen Thomas said today:

Helen.

Q Why is a family grudge included in the official paper that states our position on war and peace?

MR. FLEISCHER: Helen, if you're referring to an attempt to assassinate a former United States President, which Iraq tried to do when former President Bush went to Kuwait --

Q Does that justify killing thousands of people in Iraq?

MR. FLEISCHER: Helen, I think it's also why former President Clinton responded to that assassination attempt with four days of Cruise missile strikes against Iraq, because an attempt to assassinate a former United States President --

Q So this is a repetition to try again, for that reason?

MR. FLEISCHER: I think the President cited multiple reasons why Saddam Hussein is a menace and a threat.

Q But you people are acting like this is a conversion to democracy by the sword. How can you -- I mean, are you going to kill all these people, to get democracy?

MR. FLEISCHER: Helen, I think that when you heard the powerful statements that were made by Democrats and Republicans alike, some of the most thoughtful and reflective members of the Congress, what you are about to see is going to be a very healthy and important congressional debate that underscores how reluctant democracies are to go to war, about how determined we are as a people and a united Congress to protect the American people from the threats that Saddam Hussein presents.

83 posted on 10/02/2002 7:18:08 PM PDT by My Favorite Headache
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To: My Favorite Headache
Thanks. I posted the press briefing earlier today, and when I read this exchange, I just rolled my eyes. Yeah, people can't die for democracy, but Hussein can torture and kill thousands for his own ends. Helen makes me ill.
95 posted on 10/02/2002 8:29:24 PM PDT by Utah Girl
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To: My Favorite Headache
Doesn't she just make you want to beat your head against the wall?

I couldn't do Ari's job. I'd throw a fit at least once a week.
109 posted on 10/03/2002 3:57:30 PM PDT by hellinahandcart
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