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“Whereas Iraq has consistently breached its cease-fire agreement between Iraq and the United States, entered into on March 3, 1991, by failing to dismantle its weapons of mass destruction program, and refusing to permit monitoring and verification by United Nations inspections; Whereas Iraq has developed weapons of mass destruction, including chemical and biological capabilities, and has made positive progress toward developing nuclear weapons capabilities”

Quote by Tom Harkin

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Tom Harkin is an American politician who served as a U.S. Senator representing Iowa. Born on November 19, 1939, Harkin was known for his advocacy on issues such as education, agriculture, and labor rights during his tenure in the Senate. more

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