Tony Blair did exactly what he should have done and has been vilified for his actions. I'm no fan of the war(s) or GWB but Tony had to keep up his relations with the US AS WELL AS make the most important decision of his career. Yes, even one life lost in that war is a tragedy but GWB didn't go into this war lightly either. I think it's horrid that any country has to lose its soldiers to war. Saddam Hussein was hell bent on continuing his destructive path and although he destroyed weapon plants and basically got rid of all that could condemn him before the US was sent in, he was still a threat. I didn't think so a few years ago, but I have done research since then. I've had to change my entire way of thinking. It's not fun, but it is something that has to be done if one wants to face reality. Soldiers join their militaries for a reason. They know the risks. I'm not excusing death, but honoring the intents of those soldiers.
The people of the UK should be celebrating the leadership of Tony Blair and not treating him like a war criminal.
Go get 'em Tony!
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Tony Blair is set to mount a spirited defence when he is questioned in public for the first time about his decision to take the UK to war against Iraq.
He will be questioned at the Iraq war inquiry for six hours on the build-up to the 2003 invasion and its aftermath.
Controversial government dossiers justifying action will be discussed.
BBC political editor Nick Robinson said the ex-PM was expected to say Saddam Hussein had the "capacity and intent" to build weapons of mass destruction.
He added: I'm told that Tony Blair will claim that the fall of Saddam has improved and saved the lives of many Iraqis.
"He'll argue that despite the terrible bloodshed since, it has been worth it for Iraq and the world as a whole.
Demonstrators outside the inquiry venue will demand to know from Mr Blair where the weapons of mass destruction were that Saddam was supposed to have, the BBC's Nick Robinson went on.
"His answer, I'm told, is this. The weapons inspectors found Saddam had both the capacity and intent to build them at speed."
The session gets under way at 0930 GMT.
Families of some of the 179 British soldiers killed in Iraq are expected to take part in an anti-war demonstration outside the inquiry building in central London.
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BBC News - Blair set to mount spirited defence at Iraq inquiry
01-29-2010, 12:25 AM
Blair Set to Mount Spirited Defence at Iraq Inquiry
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