Senate Armed Services Sept 23, 2002

"There are those who say that if we go into Iraq it will send a very strong message to those nations that are playing both sides. Countries like, for example, Yemen, where we've had some dificulty gaining access and it may send the kind of message to Yemen that says 'We're going to get rid of Al Quaeda right now. Turn 'em all over and invite the Americans in'. On the other hand if we go in unilaterally, or without the full weight of international organizations behind us - If we go in with a very sparce number of Allies - If we go in without an effective information operation that takes us through the [operation] and explains the motives and purposes in very clear aims and the ability to deal with the humanitarian and post-conflict situation - we're liable to supercharge recruiting for Al Quaeda"

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