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He said years of economic sanctions and the effects of past U.S. strikes against the country have put the people in a tough position.

Ah, yes, those horrible economic sanctions. If it weren't for the sanctions, Saddam wouldn't have had to suffer with a mere 18 bedrooms in his palaces.

So tell me, Mr. Asner. If we can't pressure Saddam with military action and can't use economic sanctions, what are we supposed to have done to keep him under control? Throw flowers at him? Talk him to death?

[cyncooper]

Ah, yes, those horrible economic sanctions. If it weren't for the sanctions, Saddam wouldn't have had to suffer with a mere 18 bedrooms in his palaces.

I would LOVE more coverage of the Dr.Bob report revealing the warehouse stacked floor to ceiling with food from the "oil for food" program. With disgust dripping from his voice he pointed out this food was intended for the not starving, but malnourished citizens of Iraq, and instead had been hoarded for Saddam's military.