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France sells Weapons to Iraq last month. (January 03).

Contributor: fatmomma

Date: 2003-03-07 22:38:36

I bet if you could check; many American companies would be found supplying parts, too. Most of Iraq"s weapons and toxins came originally from the USA government. I believe Iraq is allowed weapons for self defense; just limited on range and types. You do not say if these were for banned weapons. The USA is presently giving arms to third world countries to solicit their support at the UN to attack Iraq. Who knows which of these new found friends will turn their arsenal on their benefators

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France sells Weapons to Iraq last month. (January 03).

Contributor: codc01

Date: 2003-03-08 11:30:12

I agree with you on this! I think it is quite strange that in some cases the Taliban used American Stinger missiles to attack american troops...

In all cases, my personal feeling is that anything which would permit the direct creation of WMD's should simply
be illegal ...

The problem is that i think that some of the equipment used in developing WMD's can also be used for legitimate reasons (research on disease, nuclear energy, etc)...

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France sells Weapons to Iraq last month. (January 03).

Contributor: Barretm82

Date: 2003-03-08 14:23:21

Yes I'll give you that, but always keep in mind the information you have is in the context of fighting the cold war. (Soviet Union/U.S.S.R.)

That cold war page has turned, perhaps we can do better now.

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