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Sen. Bennett tells Utah House uncertainty abroad and oil prices cloud recovery; stresses Congress authorized force
Summary
U.S. Sen. Robert F. Bennett addressed the Utah House on Feb. 19, 2003, urging cautious optimism on the economy while warning geopolitical uncertainty — especially Iraq and Venezuela-driven oil prices — is holding back recovery; he reiterated Congress had authorized use of force regarding Iraq.
U.S. Sen. Robert F. Bennett addressed the Utah House of Representatives on Feb. 19, telling members he felt a particular responsibility to state legislatures and offering his take on national security and the economy.
Bennett said the question of war with Iraq rests with Saddam Hussein’s decisions and noted that Congress has already passed authorizing resolutions. "The president who will decide whether or not we go to war is named Saddam Hussein, not George W. Bush," he said, adding that compliance with U.N. resolutions could avert military action.
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