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There can be no doubt that Saddam Hussein has biological weapons and the capability to rapidly produce more, many more.

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Colin Powell
Age: 87
Born: 1937
Born: April 5
Diplomat
Former United States Secretary Of State
Politician
Soldier
New York City
New York
Colin Luther Powell
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