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Iraq Warns U.S. It Is No Push-Over
Friday, August 30, 2002
(2:19 PM ET) (18:19 GMT)
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"We owe it to our children, we owe it to our grandchildren to make sure that the world's worst leaders do not develop and deploy the world's worst weapons," Bush said.

BEIRUT, Lebanon -- CNN
Deposing President Saddam Hussein from power will prove a more difficult proposition than getting rid of the Taliban in Afghanistan, Iraq has warned Washington.

The announcement by Iraq's Vice-President Taha Yassin Ramadan on Friday comes at a time when the U.S. is continuing efforts to muster international support for a military strike against Saddam's regime.

He also said Baghdad was convinced the U.S. will attack whether or not weapons inspectors are allowed back into Iraq.

Ramadan said: "Iraq is very sure that America will strike no matter what the results, whether the inspectors come or not.

"We didn't say no (to inspectors) on principle. What we are saying (is) we have to discuss this. If there is a role for them, then yes, let's organize this mission. But if it becomes obvious that there is no reason for them, they shouldn't come."
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Dan