According to Richard Clarke, the former White House counterterrorism chief, Bush was so obsessed with Iraq that he failed to take action against Osama Bin Laden despite repeated warnings from his intelligence experts.

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This quote suggests that former President Bush was overly fixated on Iraq and neglected to address the threat posed by Osama Bin Laden and Al-Qaeda. Despite receiving multiple warnings from intelligence experts about the potential danger, Bush's intense focus on Iraq prevented him from adequately addressing the growing threat of terrorism. This explanation implies that the decision to invade Iraq may have diverted attention and resources away from combating the actual perpetrators of the 9/11 attacks, potentially hindering the effectiveness of counterterrorism efforts.

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