more stuff they forget to mention
U.S. Had Key Role in Iraq Buildup. Trade in Chemical Arms Allowed Despite Their Use on Iranians, KurdsHigh on the Bush administration’s list of justifications for war against Iraq are President Saddam Hussein’s use of chemical weapons, nuclear and biological programs, and his contacts with international terrorists. What U.S. officials rarely acknowledge is that these offenses date back to a period when Hussein was seen in Washington as a valued ally.The full story. More interesting reading …