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But then Iraq happened after September 2001 and America claimed that Al Qaeda was there, and we all know that was a lie
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"But then Iraq happened after September 2001 and America claimed that Al Qaeda was there, and we all know that was a lie and we now know that our own Prime Minister deceived the country terribly"

- Clare Short

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This quote by Clare Short is referring to the 2003 intrusion of Iraq by the United States. After the September 11th strikes, the US asserted that Al Qaeda was present in Iraq, which was later exposed to be a lie. This was utilized as a justification for the invasion, and also it was later revealed that the UK Prime Minister had actually deceived the country by providing incorrect details to support the intrusion. This quote is an objection of the US as well as UK governments for their activities in Iraq, and it highlights the deceptiveness and exists that were used to justify the intrusion. It likewise functions as a tip of the effects of such actions, and the need for federal governments to be held liable for their choices.
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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Clare Short somewhere between February 15, 1946 and today. She was a famous Politician from United Kingdom. The author also have 19 other quotes.

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