What evidence would justify war?
It’s up to the inspectors to decide. We gave them our confidence. They were given a mission, and we trust them. If we have to give them greater means, we’ll do so. It’s up to them to come before the Security Council and say, “We won. It’s over. There are no more weapons of mass destruction,” or “It’s impossible for us to fulfill our mission. We’re coming up against Iraqi ill will and impediments.” At that point, the Security Council would have to discuss this report and decide what to do. In that case, France would naturally exclude no option. But without Iraqi cooperation, even 300 inspectors can’t do the job. That’s correct, no doubt. But it’s up to the inspectors to say so. I’m betting that we can get Iraq to cooperate more. If I’m wrong, there will still be time to draw other conclusions. When a regime like Saddam’s finds itself caught between certain death and abandoning its arms, I think it will make the right choice. But I can’t be certain. If the Americans were to bring a resol
