Some have argued we should wait, and that's an option. In my view, it's the riskiest of all options, because the longer we wait, the stronger and bolder Saddam Hussein will become.

There were options, but this is the best option.

Don't try to fine-tune somebody else's view

America must not ignore the threat gathering against us. Facing clear evidence of peril, we cannot wait for the final proof, the smoking gun that could come in the form of a mushroom cloud.

We have options for dealing with this, but there is one option we do not have, and that is the option of simply walking away.

we might not ever need to look at that option, but its one of our options.