Remind me why again we went after Saddam?

Question

Sorry it's been so many years I cannot remember. No derogatory name calling and be nice please.

So why did we go after Saddam when it was Bin Laden that was responsible for the terrorist attacks?

Answer 1

Here are a few reasons............

"One way or the other, we are determined to deny Iraq the capacity to develop weapons of mass destruction and the missiles to deliver them. That is our bottom line."
--President Bill Clinton, Feb. 4, 1998

"If Saddam rejects peace and we have to use force, our purpose is clear. We want to seriously diminish the threat posed by Iraq's weapons of mass destruction program."
--President Bill Clinton, Feb. 17, 1998

"Iraq is a long way from [here], but what happens there matters a great deal here. For the risks that the leaders of a rogue state will use nuclear, chemical or biological weapons against us or our allies is the greatest security threat we face."
--Madeline Albright, Feb 18, 1998

"He will use those weapons of mass destruction again, as he has ten times since 1983."
--Sandy Berger, Clinton National Security Adviser, Feb, 18, 1998

"[W]e urge you, after consulting with Congress, and consistent with the U.S. Constitution and laws, to take necessary actions (including, if appropriate, air and missile strikes on suspect Iraqi sites) to respond effectively to the threat posed by Iraq's refusal to end its weapons of mass destruction programs."
Letter to President Clinton, signed by:
-- Democratic Senators Carl Levin, Tom Daschle, John Kerry, and others, Oct. 9, 1998

"Saddam Hussein has been engaged in the development of weapons of mass destruction technology which is a threat to countries in the region and he has made a mockery of the weapons inspection process."
-Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D, CA), Dec. 16, 1998

"Hussein has ... chosen to spend his money on building weapons of mass destruction and palaces for his cronies."
-- Madeline Albright, Clinton Secretary of State, Nov. 10, 1999

"There is no doubt that ... Saddam Hussein has reinvigorated his weapons programs. Reports indicate that biological, chemical and nuclear programs continue apace and may be back to pre-Gulf War status. In addition, Saddam continues to redefine delivery systems and is doubtless using the cover of a licit missile program to develop longer-range missiles that will threaten the United States and our allies."
Letter to President Bush, Signed by:
-- Sen. Bob Graham (D, FL), and others, Dec 5, 2001

"We begin with the common belief that Saddam Hussein is a tyrant and a threat to the peace and stability of the region. He has ignored the mandate of the United Nations and is building weapons of mass destruction and th! e means of delivering them."
-- Sen. Carl Levin (D, MI), Sept. 19, 2002

"We know that he has stored secret supplies of biological and chemical weapons throughout his country."
-- Al Gore, Sept. 23, 2002

"Iraq's search for weapons of mass destruction has proven impossible to deter and we should assume that it will continue for as long as Saddam is in power."
-- Al Gore, Sept. 23, 2002

"We have known for many years that Saddam Hussein is seeking and developing weapons of mass destruction."
-- Sen. Ted Kennedy (D, MA), Sept. 27, 2002

"The last UN weapons inspectors left Iraq in October of 1998. We are confident that Saddam Hussein retains some stockpiles of chemical and biological weapons, and that he has since embarked on a crash course to build up his chemical and biological warfare capabilities. Intelligence reports indicate that he is seeking nuclear weapons..."
-- Sen. Robert Byrd (D, WV), Oct. 3, 2002

"I will be voting to give the President of the United States the authority to use force -- if necessary -- to disarm Saddam Hussein because I believe that a deadly arsenal of weapons of mass destruction in his hands is a real and grave threat to our security."
-- Sen. John F. Kerry (D, MA), Oct. 9, 2002

"There is unmistakable evidence that Saddam Hussein is working aggressively to develop nuclear weapons and will likely have nuclear weapons within the next five years ... We also should remember we have always underestimated the progress Saddam has made in development of weapons of mass destruction."
-- Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D, WV), Oct 10, 2002

"He has systematically violated, over the course of the past 11 years, every significant UN resolution that has demanded that he disarm and destroy his chemical and biological weapons, and any nuclear capacity. This he has refused to do"
-- Rep. Henry Waxman (D, CA), Oct. 10, 2002

"In the four years since the inspectors left, intelligence reports show that Saddam Hussein has worked to rebuild his chemical and biological weapons stock, his missile delivery capability, and his nuclear program. He has also given aid, comfort, and sanctuary to terrorists, including al Qaeda members ... It is clear, however, that if left unchecked, Saddam Hussein will continue to increase his capacity to wage biological and chemical warfare, and will keep trying to develop nuclear weapons."
-- Sen. Hillary Clinton (D, NY), Oct 10, 2002

Answer 2

he war with Saddam was going on before the attacks. maybe we shouldn't have put our boys down on the ground over there but what we did was necessary as far as the attact upon Iraq, if we stand by when we see others being murdered and just watch their suffering that makes us no better than a Saddam our self. let his death be a warning to others in power.

Answer 3

Another question is why go after him, when Somalia and all the other stuff that involves genocide, torture and horror goes on unchecked around the world. China's hands aren't clean by a long shot, and neither are the Saudi's. Clearly, clearly Bush had a private agenda in going after Hussein.

What made this one despot special? Clearly, clearly that "Y'all remember, he tried to kill my daddy." That explains everything. And the American people and their weak leadership in congress, bought it, hook, line and sinker. The world is short one despot, which is fine. But the selectivity with which we went after him is exceedingly evil.

Answer 4

our leaders in the u.s. objected to the way he dragged his feet when un inspectors couldn't get quick access sometimes. and sometimes he was accused of firing at the endless (expensive) overflights looking for potential trouble spots. it would seem they just became so frustrated they felt it was necessary to do something. yes, he was a tyrant but it is hard to explain why they picked this particular tyrant except the current us president's father failed to continue on to bagdad in Iraq Part I. presonally, i think it was to form closure on the matter. but it backfired and now we have a lot of dead soldiers, worn out choppers and tanks plus a major hit on the national treasury with no end in sight. but not a peep from our leaders about bin laden for a long time.

Answer 5

Of all the reasons, reading the reports of his security forces arresting entire families and his own sons participating in the systematic rape of little children as young as five years old is sufficient reason for me...I rejoice in the death of every filthy Sunni who supported that piece of scum!

Answer 6

It just because of WMD. Simple.It's not going to change anything. Many Iraqi's are gonna die along not us in the west. Suicide bombers and loyalist are going to revenge killing scores of people . So what's the point? Why must more people die because of this man? NOBODY ! NOBODY should be treated (dehumanized by hanging)like that for whatsoever reason. LET GOD BE THE JUDGE

Answer 7

Because Dubya wanted to do a favor for his Saudi friends, and get a big oil field for his oil buddies to drill.

Answer 8

Because the US is the gayest country in the whole flippin world. Why the **** does the US care how the **** somebody rules their own country? Let him rule it however the **** he wants to. If the people don't like it then they should just leave. The world would be a much better place if I shot Bush up the ***.

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Answer 9

Because Israel told us to. Do you remember those scud missles in the first gulf war? Do you remember how Israel did nothing in retaliation? Israel said they would retaliate one day. They use the US as the means for revenge.

Answer 10

Oil and a concern over election polls.

Answer 11

He murdered 100s of 1000s of people.....Remember that lefty ???