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Clinton weighs two heavy problems in war and impeachment
President Clinton faced dual crises as he ordered military strikes against Iraq while pursuing plans to avoid impeachment. He argued the timing aimed to catch Saddam by surprise and avoid action during a Muslim holiday, but critics accused him of politically motivated motives. Public opinion remained skeptical about the impeachment process and the Iraq strikes, while allies warned the timing could affect momentum.
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Washington
Bill Clinton
Clinton
Iraq
House
Ar. Oval Office
Saddam Hussein
Enemies of Peace
House of Representatives
Tillie Fowler
Rola
GOP
Alex Castellanos
Paul Weyrich
Congress
Saddam
William Cohen
Robert Torricelli
D-Mj
United States
United States Congress
Afghanistan
Sudan
Monica Lewinsky
Andrew Kohut
Kohut
Lewinsky
Neil Newhouse
Newhouse
White House
Senate
Castellanos
Trent Lott