more from the February 2003 Spanish Transcript…
However, according to the tapes, one month before he launched the invasion Mr. Bush appeared convinced that Saddam was serious about going into exile. "The Eqyptians are speaking to Saddam Hussein," said Mr Bush. "It seems he’s indicated he would be prepared to go into exile if he’s allowed to take $1billion and all the information he wants about weapons of mass destruction."
Asked by the Spanish premier whether Saddam – who was executed in December last year – could really leave, the President replied: "Yes, that possibility exists. Or he might even be assassinated." But he added that whatever happened: "We’ll be in Baghdad by the end of March." Mr Bush went on to refer optimistically to the rebuilding or Iraq.
Just in case the implications of this revelation aren’t immediately apparent, here’s my read. If this tape can be verified, it proves that Bush wanted to invade Iraq NO MATTER WHAT! Probably fueled by his heroic fantasies, his desire to kill Saddam Hussein, getting a U.S. Military foothold in the Middle East, and as part of the oil lust we’ve suspected from the start. Why else would he turn down a free "Regime Change?"
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