Editorial: War on Iraq justified despite impeachment timing
The editorial argues Wednesday air strikes against Iraq were necessary to confront Saddam Hussein after a month of UN weapons inspection obstructions. It contends Ramadan limited strike windows and impeachment pressure made timing awkward, but insists Clinton had to act to preserve U.S. leadership and deter further weapons development.
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Iraq
United States
Clinton
Saddam Hussein
United Nations
Saddam
Great Britain
House of Representatives
Washington
Senate
Kuwait
Baghdad
Free World
Polls should not drive impeachment actions against Clinton
The Courier argues Congress should ignore poll results in Clinton impeachment proceedings. It contends polls influence the president and his lawyers, but urges the House Judiciary Committee and the full House to act responsibly based on evidence rather than public opinion.
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Congress
Clinton
House Judiciary Committee
House
the Courier
Findlay
Ohio
Timing of bombing linked to Clinton impeachment vote
Mark Weisbrot argues the timing of a bombing campaign against Iraq is used to shield President Clinton from impeachment. He claims sanctions killed Iraqi civilians, cites UN figures, and questions the war’s objectives and end date, suggesting a political motive over policy aims.
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Iraq
Madeline Albright
Clinton
Denis Halliday
United Nations
Congress
House Judiciary Committee
Saddam Hussein
Saddam
Compassion, Not Bombs This Hanukkah Season
George Capaccio writes from Arlington Mass urging mercy over sanctions and bombing in Iraq as 1990s policy devastates civilians. He recalls visiting Baghdad to aid Miriam and her family while detailing tolls of sanctions and air strikes on civilians.
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Iraq
Pentagon
Baghdad
United States
Miriam
Saddam Hussein
Saddam
Washington
George Capaccio
Arlington
Mass
Aiken parade bands and cheerleaders absence discussed
Reader complains bands and cheerleaders did not participate in the Aiken Christmas parade and questions who is responsible. The letter praises education supporters, highlights Ruth Patrick Science Education Center efforts, and notes upcoming USCA versus Johnson & Wales basketball game with positive remarks about JW Wildcats.
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Aiken
Ruth Patrick
CSRA
Westinghouse
Savannah River Co
Ruth Patrick Science Education Center
USCA
Johnson & Wales
J & W Wildcats
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