Bush's Stated Rationale for Attacking Iraq in 2003 Was

question 72

Multiple Choice

Bush's stated rationale for attacking Iraq in 2003 was:

• A) that country's presumed threat to the United States
• B) his personal hatred of Saddam Hussein
• C) the need to acquire Iraq's oil
• D) the desire to make Iraq a democracy
• E) revenge for Iraq's involvement in the September 11 attacks

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