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“Imagine the consequences if Saddam fails to comply and we fail to act. Saddam will be emboldened, believing the international community has lost its will. He will rebuild his arsenal of weapons of mass destruction. And some day, some way, I am certain, he will use that arsenal again, as he has ten times since 1983.”

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Sandy Berger (October 28, 1945 – December 2, 2015) was an American political figure who served as the National Security Advisor under President Bill Clinton from 1997 to 2001. Born in Millerton, New York, he graduated from Cornell University and Harvard Law School. Berger was known for his expertise in national security and foreign policy, playing a key role in events such as the Kosovo War and the Middle East peace process. After leaving government, he worked as a consultant and speaker. His career was marked by both significant achievements and a controversy over mishandling classified documents. more

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