The Iraqi elections were an important first step.
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But there is scant evidence to tie Saddam to terrorist organizations, and even less to the Sept. 11 attacks.
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Should you or any member of your staff require additional information concerning this matter, an oral briefing will be arranged for you at your convenience,
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Saddam's ouster will not necessarily lead to the same result, since Iraq lacks democratic traditions. Democracy doesn't just consist of holding elections.
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My point was that removing Saddam should not have been our highest priority. Fighting terrorism should have been our number one concern, followed by the Palestinian peace process.
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Simply killing everyone who is already a terrorist today won't solve the problem.
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