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Report: Bush said he'd invade Iraq no matter what
The Spanish newspaper El Pais publishes a private conversation from 2003.
Tim Grieve [2007-09-26]

  • Fairly usable translation

    The European Tribune has a quick translation, complete with typos. Here's the URL plus an interesting snippet not carried in the Salon or other readily available sources, that shows that Bush was blackmailing or ready to blackmail other Security Council and U.N. member states:

    http://www.eurotrib.com/story/2007/9/26/13028/3569

    PB. Countries like Mexico, Chile, Angola and Cameroon must know that what's at stake is the security of the US and act with a sense of friendship towards us. [Chilean President Ricardo] Lagos must know that the Free Trade Agreement with Chile is pending confirmation in the Senate and that a negative attitude in this matter could endanger it. Angola is receiving funds from the Millenium Account and those could also be in jeopardy if they do not show a positive attitude. And Putin must know that with his attitude he is putting in danger the relations of Russia with the United States.

    -- Frank Smith, Bluff City, KS
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    Thursday, September 27, 2007 06:23 AM
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