Opponents of the Iraq war continue to spread myths. The reality is the US achieved many of its goals in the war

Overthrowing Saddam Hussein 

was the right move for the US and its allies

John R. Bolton

Overthrowing Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein in 2003 achieved important American strategic objectives. Our broad international coalition accomplished its military mission with low casualties and great speed, sending an unmistakable signal of power and determination throughout the Middle East and around the world. Despite all the criticism of what happened after Saddam's defeat, these facts are indisputable.

Nonetheless, relentless hostility by the war's opponents now threaten to overwhelm, in the public mind, the clear merits of eliminating Iraq's Ba'athist dictatorship. Leaving the critics unanswered, combined with the utterly erroneous policy conclusions they have derived, will only lead to more serious problems down the road. 

Let us consider a few of the prevailing myths:

1. Iraq is worse off now than under Saddam. ......
2. Wars to impose democracy invariably fail. .....
3. Bush lied about Iraq's weapons of mass destruction. ....
4. US military intervention was far more aggressive than was necessary. ...
5. Iran is more powerful today than if Saddam been left in power. .....

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