The United States, frustrated by Iraqi defiance to allow UN-mandated weapons inspections, launched "a substantial military strike" against the Arab country late Wednesday. While Baghdad braced for the assault, which the Americans say could last four days, Republicans expressed skepticism with President Clinton's timing for the attacks. House Speaker Trent Lott stopped short of saying Clinton deliberately authorized the action to divert attention from the impeachment proceedings, but said that he could not support the attack.
US Bombs Baghdad
The United States, frustrated by Iraqi defiance to allow UN-mandated weapons inspections, launched "a substantial military strike" against the Arab country late Wednesday. While Baghdad braced for the assault, which the Americans say could last four days, Republicans expressed skepticism with President Clinton's timing for the attacks. House Speaker Trent Lott stopped short of saying Clinton deliberately authorized the action to divert attention from the impeachment proceedings, but said that he could not support the attack.
