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World War III, Says Cronkite
Friday, November 1, 2002
The Associated Press

One scenario could be an overthrow of the Pakistani government by factions already angered about the country's cooperation with the United States in removing the Taliban from power in Afghanistan, he said. Another possibility could be China taking advantage of the situation to strengthen military and economic ties to the Middle East at the expense of the United States.

PHOENIX -- AP
Solitary action by the United States against Iraq could lead to World War III, former CBS anchorman Walter Cronkite says.

"I see a great danger if we go it alone or with Great Britain as our only ally," Cronkite said at a news conference Thursday before an annual award in his name was presented to longtime ABC sportscaster Al Michaels.

Cronkite said he believes if the United States fails to unite world opinion before going to war with Iraq, the result will be an Arab world united against the United States.
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