Chretien tells TV host he believes U.S. invasion of Iraq was for oil

[Bragi]

Source: Halifax Chronicle Herald

MONTREAL — Jean Chretien believes the United States invaded Iraq for oil.

The former prime minister told the popular Radio-Canada television show Tout le monde en parle why he thinks U.S. President George W. Bush declared war on the Middle Eastern country in 2003.

``There are some people who suspect it was oil, for the control of oil. . . ,'' Chretien said in French during the interview, which aired Sunday evening.

The show's host, Guy A. Lepage, then told Chretien he thinks everyone believes the invasion was for oil.

``Well, me too,'' Chretien said.



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Just for the record....

[aquart]

1. Or, simply to jack up the price whether we got their oil or not.

And, in that regard, it worked splendidly.

[YOY]

2. A day late a dollar short Jean

Should have said it years ago...

[LynnTheDem]

6. He did.

He also asked bush where on the list of oil-nations to invade did Canada come in at.

[YOY]

7. My bad

I didn't realize he was that openly vocal.

[MasonJar]

3. If I remember correctly, Chretien was very anti-Bush and would not send troops, etc.

He spoke out against the cabal, but then a winger took his place.

[rockybelt]

4. This news is

ABSOLUTELY SHOCKING!:sarcasm:

[JBoy]

5. Not joining the "coalition" was the best thing Chretien did

On the whole I didn't much care for him, but you don't survive 40 years in parliament without having some great political instincts. I would trust his judgment of W.

[CraftyGal]

8. Jean Chretien was one of the greatest Prime Minister, next to Pierre Trudue.

Chretien has always been know to speak his mind. Hmmm I wonder where he would have gotten the information about the oil war? Anyone? I never actually knew why he didn't support the Iraq war.

Crafty

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[Jersey Ginny]

9. Duh. People still need to be convinced about this?

It is to control the world's oil so China doesn't get it first.