Administration was warned of Iraq war dangers

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In early 2003...yet at his news conference yesterday he said this:

Q: The majority in the public, a growing number of Republicans, appear not to trust you any longer to be able to carry out this policy successfully. Can you explain why you believe you’re still a credible messenger on the war?

BUSH: I’m credible because I read the intelligence, David.

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Administration was warned of Iraq war dangers
POSTED: 10:42 a.m. EDT, May 24, 2007

WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. intelligence agencies warned the Bush administration in early 2003 that invading Iraq could create internal conflict that would give Iran and al Qaeda new opportunities to expand their influence, according to an upcoming Senate report.

Officials familiar with the Senate Intelligence Committee investigation also say analysts warned against U.S. domination in the region, which could increase extremist recruiting.

The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because the report's declassification is not finished. It could be made public as soon as this week.

http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/05/24/iraq.missed.warnings.ap/

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[liberal renegade]

1. This mis-administration doesn't pay attention to warnings...