President Bush on Thursday defended his decision to exclude countries that did not support the U.S.-led effort to topple Iraqi President Saddam Hussein from bidding on some $18.6 billion in reconstruction contracts.
But he added that he still wants those countries to contribute to Iraq’s recovery by forgiving its debts.
Asked whether the exclusion of those countries from bidding on construction contracts violates international law, Bush said, “I don’t know what you’re talking about by international law. I better consult my lawyer.”
George Dubya on the Iraq Reconstruction Contracts
Jesus. This man is actually our leader. Depending on how 2004 goes, I might just move to Canada.