Tony Blair Apologizes for Iraq War. Don't Expect the Same from Anyone on This Side of the Pond

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"Tony Blair has finally apologized for the Iraq War.  The former Prime Minister said he accepts that the conflict has been a factor in the rise of (ISIS).  Blair made the startling confession during a TV interview in which he acknowledged the 'hell' that had resulted from his and George Bush's decision in 2003, to oust Saddam Hussein from power.

In the interview by US political broadcaster Fareed Zakaria, Blair is asked point-blank: 'Was the Iraq War a mistake?"  He replies matter of factly: 'I apologize for the fact that the intelligence we received was wrong.  I also apologize for the some of the mistakes in planning and, certainly, our mistake in our understanding of what would happen once you removed the regime."...

...When asked if the Iraq War was 'the principal cause' of the rise of (ISIS), he said: 'I think there are elements of truth in that.  Of course you can't say those of us who removed Saddam in 2003 bear no responsibility for the situation in 2015."

eye'm thynkin':  I guess Tony can forget about an invite to the next Bush BBQ.

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