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Colin Powell and 'The Power of Audacity'

Alterman, Eric | September 22, 2003 issue

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The article focuses on the media coverage of British Prime Minister Tony Blair's accusation that Iraq is harboring weapons of mass destruction. Blair's allegation against Iraq and Saddam Hussein is treated by the press as it akin to the Ten Commandments. Several journalists considered his evidence as a compelling and persuasive case. However, it is found out that Blair's claim could not be substantiated because a considerable portion of the Iraq dossier he used for his allegations had been lifted from dated academic sources.

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WEAPONS of mass destruction; PRESS; BLAIR, Tony, 1953-; PRIME ministers -- Great Britain; GREAT Britain; IRAQ
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