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What does it mean?
Bush links Saddam Hussein to the war on terror based on his history and willingness to terrorize.
In plain terms
He says Saddam is part of the terror war due to past actions.
What can you take from it?
History informs current security decisions.

Where it applies

  • policy justifications
  • war speeches
  • intelligence summaries

Putting it to work

  • review historical threats
  • assess regime behavior

Questions to consider

  • How does history guide war?
  • Who is the real threat?

Another view

It uses past behavior to justify present military action.

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