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>How many more do you want him to attack before you realize he might be a threat? Isn't 2 enough for you?

Well the first was with the support of the U.S., including, it is said, the use of gas supplied by the U.S.. Remember how Iran was viewed back then after holding hostages for 444 days?!

The second, legend has it, appeared to have been 'green lighted' by the U.S. ambassador to Iraq at the time, in the sense that nothing was said when the intentions were communicated to her and nothing in the days following.

BUT I certainly agree that Saddam has to go, and the sooner the better. I still hope that the tightening noose will result in some senior military person there doing the job.