Acquire Quote by Tony Blair
![“It [the intelligence service] concludes that Iraq has chemical and biological weapons, that Saddam has continued to produce them, that he has existing and active military plans for the use of chemical and biological weapons, which could be activated within 45 minutes, including against his own…” quote by Tony Blair](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2df/tony-blair-812_acquire_it-the-intelligence-service-concludes-th_1124830.jpg)
“It [the intelligence service] concludes that Iraq has chemical and biological weapons, that Saddam has continued to produce them, that he has existing and active military plans for the use of chemical and biological weapons, which could be activated within 45 minutes, including against his own Shia population; and that he is actively trying to acquire nuclear weapons capability...”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN Security Council, 2003
Intelligence claims Iraq can quickly deploy chemical, biological, and possibly nuclear weapons, threatening its own population.
In simple terms: Iraq could use dangerous weapons soon, even against its people.
Key Takeaway
Recognize urgent security threats.
Themes
war
security
intelligence
non‑proliferation
Mood
cautious
urgent
Type
political
strategic
When to use this quote
- policy planning
- military readiness
- public communication
Key Concepts
risk assessment
political decision‑making
Questions to Reflect On
- How reliable are such intelligence reports?
- What safeguards should precede action?
A Different Perspective
Claims may be politicized; verification is essential.
![“There is no question that Iraq possesses biological and chemical weapons and that he [Saddam Hussein] seeks to acquire additional weapons of mass destruction, including nuclear weapons. That is not in debate. I also agree with President Bush that Saddam Hussein is a threat to peace and must be…” quote by Christopher Dodd](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/100/christopher-dodd-13358_acquire_there-is-no-question-that-iraq-possesses_820269.jpg)
![“Did you follow what [General Yehoshafat] Harkabi wrote? Formerly of the Israeli military intelligence service. Remember him? Did you follow what he wrote? He said that it was for the sake of the existence of Israel that we have to accept the rights of the Palestinians to have their independent…” quote by Yasser Arafat](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/70e/yasser-arafat-6821_accepting_did-you-follow-what-general-yehoshafat-h_498052.jpg)
![“If the State does not acquire supremacy over [vast private] enterprises, it becomes their puppet, and they become the real State.” quote by Bertrand Russell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/bad/bertrand-russell-69_acquire_if-the-state-does-not-acquire-supremacy_1379.jpg)
