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Hello. I'm Allison McNair. Welcome to NH Outlook. |
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Much of the debate in Washington right now is focused on Iraq. Specifically, how to deal with its President, Saddam Hussein. It's been almost twelve years since then president George Bush assembled a military coalition to drive the Iraqis out of Kuwait. Now, there are concerns that the Iraqi dictator once again poses a threat to the Middle East region and the United States. President Bush is looking to Congress for authority to act against Hussein. Not everyone agrees on how to deal with the crisis. In a few minutes we'll discuss the options. But first, here's the President who Monday in Cincinnati, made his case to the nation. |
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SOT - "Ladies and gentlemen the president." Narr 1 - President Bush speech to the nation Monday night was clear on what he sees as a worldwide threat from Iraqi President, Saddam Hussein. Sound of Bush Narr 2 - This story's chapter began more than a decade ago. The Gulf War had ended and what was left of the Iraqi military, was seriously weakened. However, the country's dictator, Saddam Hussein had survived. As part of the conditions of surrender, the Iraqis agreed to the United Nations Resolution 687 - UN Special Commission weapons inspectors would be allowed into their country. The idea of the inspection teams was to seek out and destroy weapons that posed a threat to neighboring countries. The inspectors made some progress in their search, but in 1998, Hussein felt as though he had had enough and kicked the inspection teams out of his country - a violation of the signed UN resolution. Now, the Bush administration is strongly suggesting that Iraq has been busy the past four years rebuilding their arsenal, including weapons of mass destruction. Sound Narr 3 - President Bush has said that one of the best way to eliminate the threat of those weapons is to get rid of Saddam Hussein. Sound Narr 4 - Recent negotiations between the United Nations and the Iraqi government have led to some progress. UN weapons inspectors will once again be allowed into Iraq - even the presidential palace grounds will be open for inspections. President Bush and British Prime Minister, Tony Blair are amongst those who remain skeptical. Bush is pushing for a tough UN resolution that would include military action if strict conditions are not met. He is getting support from both the House and the Senate. Gephardt clip On Saturday, President Bush was in Manchester, helping raise money for New Hampshire GOP candidates. While supporters cheered him on inside this Manchester hotel, demonstrators outside, protested his tough talk on Iraq. clips |
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Joining me in the studio to discuss some of the issues on dealing with Iraq is Professor Allan Stam with the Department of Government at Dartmouth College. Ronald Edsforth, a history professor and coordinator of the War and Peace Studies at Dartmouth. And, Professor Tom Trout from the Political Science department at the University of New Hampshire. |
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Winds of War Some of our staunchest allies are opposed to a first -strike - what could some of the short - term, long- term consequences be if we do? Is waiting for inspections a possibility? Hussein has a history of self-preservation - do you believe he would jeopardize his power now? Would a pre-emptive strike violate international laws? Go against tradition in US foreign policy? Iraq is a sovereign nation - how are they protected under the UN charter? Would we be in violation of that charter? What would a pre-emptive strike, without UN backing, do with regards to America's position in global affairs? Do you believe that an invasion of Iraq is a natural extension of our "war on terrorism"? - self-defense? How would an invasion now be different than in 1991? What threat does Hussein pose directly to the US - indirectly? How is Iraq a greater threat now than a decade ago? Last week was the first US-Russia Commercial Energy Summit in Houston - industry executives and lawmakers were there. What kind of future do you think they hope for regarding Iraq? Why Iraq and not others like Iran - Bush spoke about terrorists and nations that harbor them - it's fairly certain that some Al Qaeda fled there - what happened? The Kurds have volunteered to assist in a war against Hussein - why have we resisted that offer? If there is an attack what are the early retaliatory risks by Hussein to the region? Or if fail - what then? Would a post-Hussein Iraq be any better - there will still be internal, ethnic tensions? What would the US commitment need to be in a post-Hussein Iraq? What will be the effects on the region if we don't act? / If we do? Al Qaeda in Iraq? Aren't there number of Al Qaeda in many nations? What has this debate done to domestic politics? The US is the world's lone superpower militarily, economically, technologically - do we really need a coalition in dealing with Iraq? Is there a political force at work as we approach the mid-terms? Would Hussein disarm voluntarily? Can we "CONTAIN" Iraq like we have Iran? |
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On the next New Hampshire Outlook - NH Votes 2002: We profile the Candidates for Congressional district one, Republican Jeb Bradley and Democrat Martha Fuller Clark. |
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That's it for this edition of our program. For all of us here at New Hampshire Public Television, I'm Ally McNair. Thanks for joining us. We'll see you next time on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. NH Votes 2002: We profile the Candidates for Congressional district one, Republican Jeb Bradley and Democrat Martha Fuller Clark. Tonight at 10pm on New Hampshire Public Television. |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 10/08/02 22:00 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 26:46 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, we focus on the debate in Washington focusing on Iraq. President Bush is looking to Congress for authority to act against Hussein. Not everyone agrees on how to deal with the crisis. We'll discuss the options with a package and in studio discussion. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Phil Vaughn PARTICIPANTS: Richard Gephardt\House Minority Leader Rep. John E. Sununu\R - New Hampshire Nathaniel Brooks\Merrimack Nancy Iannuzzelli\Amherst Prof. Allan Stam\Dept of Government - Dartmouth College Prof. Ronald Edsforth\War and Peace Studies - Dartmouth College Dr. B. Thomas Trout\UNH Prof of Political Science |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: **/**/02 / 2200 HOST: Allison McNair Length: In addition to a summary of the day's top New Hampshire stories, this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, included a PRODUCER/REPORTER: NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: |
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