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US P
resident George W. Bush said in an interview published Friday
that Iraqi President Saddam Hussein has no intention of disarming
and the United States must now force him to do so.
"My attitude about Saddam Hussein is that if he had any intention
of disarming, he would have disarmed," Bush said. "We will disarm
him now."
"Putting off a decision will mean there will be greater sacrifices
in the future," the president told USA Today.
Bush called war his "last option" but said he believed Americans
"fully understand" there may be a military onslaught soon, the
paper reported.
"I've thought long and hard about the consequences and the price
that could be paid," the president said.
USA Today said Bush expressed little concern about debate at the
United Nations, the prospect of a veto of a resolution that would
clear the way for war or the opposition of some traditional US
allies.
Seeking a second UN resolution that could authorize war was first
and foremost "a commitment to our allies and friends," he
said.
But he added: "The most important part about whatever happens is
that (Saddam) be disarmed."
Bush's decisions are driven by his belief that the Iraqi leader is
a threat to the United States and the world, the paper said.
"We're still a battlefield," he said. "Part of that war is dealing
with a dictator who can serve as an arsenal and/or training ground
for terrorist networks."
He said he did not want US citizens to ask in the future: "Where
was President Bush? How come he didn't act on behalf of the
security of the American people?" - Sapa-AFP
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