Which of the following was accurate in the case of the 2003 invasion of Iraq?
a. Iraq had a viable weapons of mass destruction (WMD) program in 2003.
b. The government of Saddam Hussein had consistently flouted United Nations Security Council resolutions.
c. There was a mountain of evidence linking Iraq to al-Qaida.
d. The invasion would be over quickly, and American forces would be able to return home in a relatively short period of time.
b. The government of Saddam Hussein had consistently flouted United Nations Security Council resolutions.
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A. plenary sessions B. expansive influence C. disregard for nations' sovereignty D. limited power
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