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CIA Finds No Evidence Hussein Sought to Arm Terrorists
Washington Post ^
| 11/16/03
Posted on 11/16/2003 4:14:23 AM PST by areafiftyone
The CIA's search for weapons of mass destruction in Iraq has found no evidence that former president Saddam Hussein tried to transfer chemical or biological technology or weapons to terrorists, according to a military and intelligence expert.
Anthony Cordesman, a senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, provided new details about the weapons search and Iraqi insurgency in a report released Friday. It was based on briefings over the past two weeks in Iraq from David Kay, the CIA representative who is directing the search for unconventional weapons in Iraq; L. Paul Bremer, the U.S. civil administrator there; and military officials.
"No evidence of any Iraqi effort to transfer weapons of mass destruction or weapons to terrorists," Cordesman wrote of Kay's briefing. "Only possibility was Saddam's Fedayeen [his son's irregular terrorist force] and talk only."
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To: areafiftyone
This is just my opinin, but, since the war, I see Saddamm Hussein as a big-talking guy, trying to build a serious image for himself, both within his country and without. All that big talk caused to US to call his bluff, and all he had was two deuces. Shame on our intelligence organizations-- thanks to Clinton, in part. That said, the Iraqi people should absolutely rejoice and thank the US for ridding them of the maniac/psycho and his progeny.
To: mewzilla
Me too. I only watch Fox and Friends during the week. The weekends are horrible.
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11/16/2003 5:40:14 AM PST
by
areafiftyone
(Democrats = the hamster is dead but the wheel is still spinning)
To: seamole
It appears that Rantbury posted the Post's article in full. May they expect a suit?
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posted on
11/16/2003 5:41:24 AM PST
by
William Terrell
(Individuals can exist without government but government can't exist without individuals.)
To: areafiftyone
That said, with this piece of, er...journalism, the WP has sunk to a new low.
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posted on
11/16/2003 5:43:08 AM PST
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mewzilla
To: areafiftyone
Since we now know that the CIA cant find its ass with both hands, I now dismiss any article that includes the words CIA Finds No Evidence
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11/16/2003 6:17:32 AM PST
by
moneyrunner
(I have not flattered its rank breath, nor bowed to its idolatries a patient knee.)
To: areafiftyone
Although there was no evidence of chemical weapons production, Kay said he had located biological work "under cover of new agricultural facility" that showed "advances in developing dry storable powder forms of botulinum toxin," Cordesman wrote.
Well, I wonder what they were planning to do with that?
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11/16/2003 6:36:13 AM PST
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Amelia
To: LibWhacker
It's the compost. When I see that name in the source I expect half-truths, blinding bias, and the kind of flagerant lies that make you feel all warm inside.
Patriot Paradox
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posted on
11/16/2003 6:52:23 AM PST
by
sonsofliberty2000
(I am the armchair activist. Flamesuit ready, Dr. Pepper flowing. Able to post in a single click.)
To: Amelia
storable powder forms of botulinum toxin," Cordesman wrote.
Well, I wonder what they were planning to do with that?I got it! Sadaam was going to corner the Botox supply market.
To: Semper Paratus
Sadaam was going to corner the Botox supply market. Dang! Why didn't I think of that! ;-)
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posted on
11/16/2003 7:00:08 AM PST
by
Amelia
To: Amelia
Although there was no evidence of chemical weapons production, Kay said he had located biological work "under cover of new agricultural facility" that showed "advances in developing dry storable powder forms of botulinum toxin," Cordesman wrote.Well, I wonder what they were planning to do with that?
This is significant. There is little reason to produce dry, storable powder forms of botulinum toxin except for biowarfare or bioterrorism purposes.
To: seamole
Thank God President Bush did not depend entirely on the predictability of a madman.
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To: Ordinary_American
This is significant. There is little reason to produce dry, storable powder forms of botulinum toxin except for biowarfare or bioterrorism purposes. No, no, it means nothing. Didn't you read the headline? ;-)
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11/16/2003 7:15:54 AM PST
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Amelia
To: seamole
I appreciate the link, though I *am* Dan Darling ;)
To: seamole
"Author: Walter Pincus"
I guessed that before checking the source of the article. His name has been popping up a lot recently.
To: seamole
Author: Walter Pincus I've learned to take with a bag of salt anything written by Pincus, Dana Priest and Dana Milbank.
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11/16/2003 7:26:55 AM PST
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jackbill
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To: areafiftyone
I am sure that the Washington Post could hear a shot, run into the room, see Clinton holding a gun, smoke coming out of the barrel, a dead woman and the Headline would read No Evidence of Clinton involvement.
To: HarryCaul
Thanks Harry, you're right.You know the Compost is NEVER going to use a source that does not back its weltanschung.
It is a lot like the Center for Science in the Public Interest, these folks have a neat name a fax machine and fit in the leftist mindset.
Cordesman's little group of seditionists is exactly the same thing.
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11/16/2003 8:27:33 AM PST
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gatorbait
(Yesterday, today and tomorrow......The United States Army)
To: areafiftyone
Cute. The Washington Post trying to do some damage control. How sweet.
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