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The evidence against Bush
Below is a summary of the evidence presented by the government against President Bush.
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Political Power
- Bush received power under dubious circumstances in 2000, when the initially elected President, Al Gore, was rejected and "recounts" were ordered
- Bush is one or two years away from confirming his power for up to four more years
- Bush has "tried overtly" to acquire support from other countries which could be relied upon in the case of military conflict
- Bush regards the possession of weapons of mass destruction, ballistic missiles and his country's business interests as the basis of his power
- Bush has retained authority over foreign politicians, including the Prime Minister
- Political activities and propaganda campaigns are "well funded" through "contributions" solicited from businesses and the public
Military Power
- Bush has "military plans" for the use of weapons against foreign powers, including Iraq
- Bush does not regard weapons of mass destruction as a last resort: he would prefer to use them as soon as possible
- Latest intelligence reports suggest that Bush is "severely lacking" in that department
Recent Activities
- Bush has concealed incriminating evidence of dubious past business dealings
- Bush has tried to avoid paying "significant amounts" of money to Africa, despite having plenty of it
Blair's View
- Although finding intelligence inside the White House is not easy, he and other ministers are satisfied that Bush has adequate authority to use weapons of mass destruction.
- It is "unprecedented for the government to publish a document of this kind"
- He has become "increasingly alarmed" in recent months by evidence that Bush is planning military action without first obtaining UN resolutions
- Blair is "quite clear that Bush will go to extreme lengths, indeed has already done so, to use these weapons on Iraq no matter what anyone else says."
- Blair is "in no doubt that the threat is serious and current, that Bush has made progress on planning for a war and that he has to be stopped"
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