I Have Had National Security

The White House Was Signaling That The Threat Posed By Saddam Hussein Was Of Such Urgency That It Had Priority Over The Crushing Of Al Qaeda.

The President Has Undermined Trust. No Longer Will The Members Of Congress Be Entitled To Accept His Veracity. Caveat Emptor Has Become The Word. Every Member Of Congress Is On His Or Her Own To Determine The Truth.

Gen. Tommy Franks Told Me The War Was Being Compromised As Specialized Personnel And Equipment Were Being Shifted From Afghanistan To Prepare For The War In Iraq - A War More Than A Year Away.

We Need To Make A Greater Investment In Human Intelligence.

There Is No Doubt That . Saddam Hussein Has Reinvigorated His Weapons Programs. Reports Indicate That Biological, Chemical And Nuclear Programs Continue Apace And May Be Back To Pre-gulf War Status. In Addition, Saddam Continues To Redefine Delivery Systems And Is Doubtless Using The Cover Of A Licit Missile Program To Develop Longer-range Missiles That Will Threaten The United States And Our Allies.