Quote by Jose Ramos-Horta

In the case of Iraq, notwithstanding the violence there at the moment, the very fact that a hideous regime - responsible for genocide, for the use of chemical and biological weapons, aggression against two neighbors - has been removed in itself is a positive development.

In the case of Iraq, notwithstanding the violence there at t

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This quote highlights the belief that the removal of a brutal regime in Iraq is a positive development, regardless of the current violence and challenges faced in the country. It emphasizes the atrocities committed by the regime, including genocide and the use of weapons of mass destruction. Despite the ongoing difficulties, the quote suggests that the removal of such a despotic government is an important step forward for Iraq and its people.

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