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"As many people have already said, the justification for the invasion and occupation of Iraq was about the existence of weapons of mass destruction but, as we all know, it was more about regime change. As Mr Sakellariou said, there is no justification in international law for the invasion and occupation of a country to change the regime in that country. It sets a very dangerous precedent.
However, in relation to weapons of mass destruction, none have been found. That is clear. This was the justification, despite what some people were saying all along about the situation. It is essential that the weapons inspectors return to Iraq, for Hans Blix to be allowed back in. Let them verify whether or not weapons of mass destruction were there. As we all know, that is highly unlikely. It also means that the US, the UK and the others who supported them are pursuing a shoot-to-kill policy - i.e. we believe or suspect the Iraqis have weapons of mass destruction, therefore we go in, we shoot and kill the people and then afterwards we find out there was no justification for this action. This is a war crime in my eyes. I do not believe that there was any justification for what happened in Iraq. It is essential that the weapons inspectors be allowed back in.
In relation to the proposal mentioned by several speakers, this UK-, US- and Spanish-backed proposal for a UN resolution would put the administration of Iraq, including decisions on its oil reserves, into the hands of the invaders and occupying forces. This is blatant, modern-day colonialism and we should not allow it.
In relation to Iraq itself, Iraq was one of the countries in the region with the most advanced education system, with education for all - male and female alike. Now that education system has been completely decimated. Some people today have mentioned women's rights within Iraq. One of the ways to ensure that women are liberated, have rights and know their rights, is through a proper education system. What will happen in relation to the education system in Iraq and how will it be reinstated?"@en1
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