There was promulgation of false propaganda by the administration about the existence of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. There was promulgation of false propaganda about Iraq as a base for Al Qaeda.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The administration spread false claims about weapons and terrorist links regarding Iraq.
- In plain terms
- False claims were made about Iraq having weapons and terrorist ties.
- What can you take from it?
- Be skeptical of government claims about war and weapons.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you verify war claims?
- What is your view on government transparency?
Another view
Intelligence failures can occur without malicious intent to deceive.
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