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“Our President feels, and apparently many in the United Nations Security Council feel, that it is necessary to disarm Iraq before Iraq can again use weapons of mass destruction on her neighbors or she makes some liaison with terrorists who will use these weapons either against Iraq's neighbors or…” quote by Richard Armitage
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“Our President feels, and apparently many in the United Nations Security Council feel, that it is necessary to disarm Iraq before Iraq can again use weapons of mass destruction on her neighbors or she makes some liaison with terrorists who will use these weapons either against Iraq's neighbors or ourselves.”

Richard Armitage

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Advocates preemptive disarmament of Iraq to prevent WMD use or terrorist collaboration.

In simple terms: Disarm Iraq before weapons are used.

Key Takeaway

Support early disarmament.

Themes

security policy nonproliferation

Mood

cautious serious

Type

political policy

When to use this quote

  • government deliberations
  • international negotiations
  • military planning

Key Concepts

deterrence preemptive action

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is preemptive disarmament always justified?
  • What are alternatives to military action?
A Different Perspective

May overlook diplomatic solutions and regional stability.

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