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Prior to 1998 the UN inspectors did destroy large amounts of chemical/biological weapons. Then they were ordered out of Iraq by Bill Clinton. Since they came in again, Iraq agreed to unconditionally allow their operations, and Hans Blix said that although they were making progress, it would take about a year or two to completely examine every facility with the current amount of inspectors. France and Germany wanted to triple the number of inspectors, but the US halted that initiative in the security council (which it btw, uses only when it suits american interests). No evidence so far has been found of WOMDs. The only Iraqi breach of UN regulations was Al-Salamoud (or whatever it's spelled) missile that could travel 80 kilometers longer than was allowed. Half of those missiles were destroyed in few days prior to the attack.
Also, let's see this disarmament from the Iraqi perspective. On one side, they are told to disarm, while on the other, they are bombed every single day by the American and British forces in the no-fly zone. Then they're threatened by war, and at the same time must allow spy planes to fly over Iraq and get clear pictures of their military facilities. Bush claimed Saddam has chemical and biological weapons, but so far has not given any evidence of those existing, nor has he helped the UN inspectors in locating the whereabouts of those weapons he is so certain Saddam has. He attacked regardless of having no evidence, regardless of the fact Hans Blix said Iraqi disarmament was progressing in a good way, and regardless of the UN security council. He didn't even try to present his case to the UN. It's funny how Bush is on one side attacking to protect the interests of the UN, while on the other breaching the UN resolution on the very same matter.
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