1. "Without question, we need to disarm Saddam Hussein. He is a brutal, murderous dictator, leading an oppressive regime ... He presents a particularly grievous threat because he is so consistently prone to miscalculation ... And now he is miscalculating America's response to his continued deceit and his consistent grasp for weapons of mass destruction ... So the threat of Saddam Hussein with weapons of mass destruction is real..."
- Sen. John F. Kerry (D, MA), Jan. 23. 2003 | Source

"I will be voting to give the President of the United States the authority to use force -- if necessary -- to disarm Saddam Hussein because I believe that a deadly arsenal of weapons of mass destruction in his hands is a real and grave threat to our security."
- Sen. John F. Kerry (D, MA), Oct. 9, 2002 | Source

"One way or the other, we are determined to deny Iraq the capacity to develop weapons of mass destruction and the missiles to deliver them. That is our bottom line."
- President Clinton, Feb. 4, 1998 | Source

"If Saddam rejects peace and we have to use force, our purpose is clear. We want to seriously diminish the threat posed by Iraq's weapons of mass destruction program."
- President Bill Clinton, Feb. 17, 1998 | Source

"We must stop Saddam from ever again jeopardizing the stability and security of his neighbors with weapons of mass destruction."
- Madeline Albright, Feb 1, 1998 | Source

"He will use those weapons of mass destruction again, as he has ten times since 1983."
- Sandy Berger, Clinton National Security Adviser, Feb, 18, 1998 | Source

"[W]e urge you, after consulting with Congress, and consistent with the U.S. Constitution and laws, to take necessary actions (including, if appropriate, air and missile strikes on suspect Iraqi sites) to respond effectively to the threat posed by Iraq's refusal to end its weapons of mass destruction programs."
Letter to President Clinton.
- (D) Senators Carl Levin, Tom Daschle, John Kerry, others, Oct. 9, 1998 | Source

"Saddam Hussein has been engaged in the development of weapons of mass destruction technology which is a threat to countries in the region and he has made a mockery of the weapons inspection process."
- Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D, CA), Dec. 16, 1998 | Source

"Hussein has ... chosen to spend his money on building weapons of mass destruction and palaces for his cronies."
- Madeline Albright, Clinton Secretary of State, Nov. 10, 1999 | Source

"We begin with the common belief that Saddam Hussein is a tyrant and a threat to the peace and stability of the region. He has ignored the mandate of the United Nations and is building weapons of mass destruction and th! e means of delivering them."
- Sen. Carl Levin (D, MI), Sept. 19, 2002 | Source

"We know that he has stored secret supplies of biological and chemical weapons throughout his country."
- Al Gore, Sept. 23, 2002 | Source

"Iraq's search for weapons of mass destruction has proven impossible to deter and we should assume that it will continue for as long as Saddam is in power."
- Al Gore, Sept. 23, 2002 | Source

"We have known for many years that Saddam Hussein is seeking and developing weapons of mass destruction."
- Sen. Ted Kennedy (D, MA), Sept. 27, 2002 | Source

"The last UN weapons inspectors left Iraq in October of 1998. We are confident that Saddam Hussein retains some stockpiles of chemical and biological weapons, and that he has since embarked on a crash course to build up his chemical and biological warfare capabilities. Intelligence reports indicate that he is seeking nuclear weapons..."
- Sen. Robert Byrd (D, WV), Oct. 3, 2002 | Source

"There is unmistakable evidence that Saddam Hussein is working aggressively to develop nuclear weapons and will likely have nuclear weapons within the next five years ... We also should remember we have always underestimated the progress Saddam has made in development of weapons of mass destruction."
- Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D, WV), Oct 10, 2002 | Source

"In the four years since the inspectors left, intelligence reports show that Saddam Hussein has worked to rebuild his chemical and biological weapons stock, his missile delivery capability, and his nuclear program. He has also given aid, comfort, and sanctuary to terrorists, including al Qaeda members ... It is clear, however, that if left unchecked, Saddam Hussein will continue to increase his capacity to wage biological and chemical warfare, and will keep trying to develop nuclear weapons."
- Sen. Hillary Clinton (D, NY), Oct 10, 2002 | Source

"We are in possession of what I think to be compelling evidence that Saddam Hussein has, and has had for a number of years, a developing capacity for the production and storage of weapons of mass destruction."
- Sen. Bob Graham (D, FL), Dec. 8, 2002 | Source

Mike D at 3:29PM on Mar 22nd 2007

2. I dont know which world Bill O' lives in, he act like he is a reincarnation of Adolfhitler or Josep Stalin. He invites guests only to put them down, and call names. He never wanted to argue a point and let the other side be heard. He better take a course in democracy101 and understand, what democracy is all about. In my openion, he should not be in the public air waves of this great country.

Joseph at 3:36PM on Mar 22nd 2007

3. O'Reilly loses on this one... while I wouldn't support Rocky Anderson on this one, he ought to at least have been afforde the opportunity to present his views, and not be belittled by the Host.

Phil at 3:39PM on Mar 22nd 2007

4. This should be required viewing for the duration of enduring O'Reilly's dump on our collective heads. Da Mayuh's got good logic.

dhorsley at 3:46PM on Mar 22nd 2007

5. Further proof that Bill Orally is stupid. FOX Noise is nothing but..noise! No one can debate unless they can outyell Bill, Sean and the other rightwing crackpots. Hey Bill, get a new vibrator to stick up your butt!

claudia at 3:47PM on Mar 22nd 2007

6. O'Really has lost this onair "Debate" by demonstrating a low level of journalistic professionalism...not simply RUDE, but blatantly steamroller tactics to further his own political agenda...contemptable interviewing techniques combined with unfair and unethical conversational skills proves this man to be what his opposition often accuses him of being...biased, vicious, maipulative and a host of other equally malicious adjectives. This is NOT journalism!!! This is sensationalized propoganda at its worst...a public relations technique used by NAZIS and other dictators the world has seen throughout history. Network puppetry produced by partisan network owners and political strategists that use men like O'Reilly by PAYING them, NOT to report, or inform the public, but to smear, discredit, and in any way necessary defuse their opponents through namecalling, subliminal messaging (via language and demeanor)and overall control of content...NOT good journalism, NOT good diplomacy, NOT even polite conversation/dialogue...NO respect for this man! I consider him a media "leader" of SHEEP!

John at 3:52PM on Mar 22nd 2007

7. Why does Rocky Anderson want our president impeached? All I can gather from this guy is that he is a socialist and our president believes people should work for a living. I don't think believing in supporting yourself is an impeachable offense.

Mike D at 4:06PM on Mar 22nd 2007

8. Bill O'Reilly is a nut job.

John at 4:07PM on Mar 22nd 2007

9. Those who attack O'Reilly usually do so because of his forceful advocacy of views repugnant to the left. Sometimes he loses his cool. Both were on display in his interview with "Rocky" Anderson. Anderson is clearly off to the extreme left, but his measured tone and demeanor made Bill look like the extremist. And Bill violated one of his own tenets -- no name-calling -- when he labelled Anderson a "kook." I've seen O'Reilly melt down before, and it simply antagonizes his audience. Bill was right in his stance, but nonetheless lost the exchange.

PianoManOp109 at 4:10PM on Mar 22nd 2007

10. There is a huge difference between removing Saddam from power and the invasion and occupation of Iraq. The information that was provided by the Bush Administration was cherry picked and used to buttress their positions and to mislead and sway others to a position that they would never have countenanced otherwise. Impeachment... You bet!

William at 4:15PM on Mar 22nd 2007

11. Bill really had rocky on the ropes,in fact it seem like rocky was punch drunk.Mr. O'Reilly is doing a great job going after those nitwits from the far,and I mean far left.

bill heaney at 4:30PM on Mar 22nd 2007

12. You people are funny to listen to. I never respond to the ignorance of others with offensive remarks but I feel compelled to jump in on this one. The right wing crackpots, I believe, one of you writers eloquently put it, are the only reason any sense is made in this country. While you may not agree with how we think, hey, we don't care our constitution gives us the right to be heard just like you liberal cry babies that want everything done for you...No one forced the DEMOCRATS to jump on board with going to war. They did it because it was popular at the time. That is what the LIBERALS in this country do. They wait for something to be popular with the people and they jump on the band waggon, but when the popularity dies down they jump off and point the finger at the nearest republican. How about you people stand up for something for once in your lives. GET A BACK BONE!!!! Although I do not agree with everything Bill O'Reily does say I am happy a station (FOX) is giving the right wing people a chance to speak, AND FOR ONCE OUR OPINION IS BEING HEARD. The main stream media is so far left that no one could ever see the truth!!!!!! TRUTH WHAT A CONCEPT. WHY DON'T YOU PEOPLE TRY USING IT SOMETIME!!!!

TRACY at 4:36PM on Mar 22nd 2007

13. Mr. Anderson and Donald Trump both agree that Mr. Bush should be impeached. I agree also, he is incompetent and has harmed America.

John B. Sullivan, Jr. at 4:40PM on Mar 22nd 2007

14. I am so sick of listening to Bill O'. I just cant understand:
A. Who could watch that segment and find it intresting, instructive or educational.
B. How this man still has his own prime time show?

I think Anderson might have had some intresting thoughts and/or opinions that even though they may not be what the audience who view Bill O's show agree with, they turned the program on to watch a debate and not just Bill tell someone how "kooky" they are. I feel dumber for watching Bill talk

Mercedes at 4:52PM on Mar 22nd 2007

15. They pay you $10,000,000 for this propaganda. Why don't you gp to Iraq as a reporter with the troops or are you a big mouthed coward with a big yellow stripe. The Mayor wins!

Paul R. Wick at 5:07PM on Mar 22nd 2007