"I do not believe this is a rush to war. I believe it is a
march to peace and security. I believe that failure to
overwhelmingly support this resolution is likely to enhance the
prospects that war will occur. …
[Saddam Hussein] possesses
chemical and biological weapons and is seeking nuclear weapons.
… For four years now, he has prevented United Nations inspectors
from uncovering those weapons…
"The terms of surrender dictated by the United Nations require
him to declare and destroy his weapons of mass destruction
programs. He has not done so. …
"Many predicted the administration would refuse to give the
weapons inspectors one last chance to disarm. …
"Mr. President, President Bush did not lash out precipitously
after 9/11. He did not snub the U.N. or our allies. He did not
dismiss a new inspection regime. He did not ignore the Congress.
At each pivotal moment, he has chosen a course of moderation and
deliberation. …
"For two decades, Saddam Hussein has relentlessly pursued
weapons of mass destruction. There is a broad agreement that he
retains chemical and biological weapons, the means to
manufacture those weapons and modified Scud missiles, and that
he is actively seeking a nuclear capability. …
"We must be clear with the American people that we are
committing to Iraq for the long haul; not just the day after,
but the decade after….I am absolutely confident the President
will not take us to war alone. I am absolutely confident we will
enhance his ability to get the world to be with us by us voting
for this resolution."
--------Senator Joe Biden, October 2002
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