How Is Saddam Like The U.S.?

Using his usual political, loud, and bombastic rhetoric, Sen. Ted Kennedy likened the U.S. military’s actions – because of the disgraceful treatment of Iraqi prisoners at the hands of a few of our troops – to the torture, rapings, and killings conducted by Saddam Hussein and his minions. From the Congressional Record (05/10/04): Mr. KENNEDY: […]

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Using his usual political, loud, and bombastic rhetoric, Sen. Ted Kennedy likened the U.S. military's actions - because of the disgraceful treatment of Iraqi prisoners at the hands of a few of our troops - to the torture, rapings, and killings conducted by Saddam Hussein and his minions.

From the Congressional Record (05/10/04):

Mr. KENNEDY: On March 19, 2004, President Bush asked: "Who would prefer that Saddam's torture chambers still be open?" Shamefully, we now learn that Saddam's torture chambers reopened under new management - U.S. management.

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