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George H. W. Bush sanctioned Saddam to death instead of toppling his government. From the end of the Persian Gulf war until it was "liberated" it was basically

George H. W. Bush sanctioned Saddam to death instead of toppling his government. From the end of the Persian Gulf war until it was "liberated" it was basically impossible to do business in Iraq. Both parties carried this out.

tomohawk 5y ago
Neocons from both parties
asveikau 5y ago
Both parties didn't want a full scale invasion during the 90s, so sanctioning was seen as an alternative.