IMO the scandle is a load of garbage. Companies from which country got the most vouchers? The United States. Companies from which country profitted the most from the program? The United States. The only thing the United States didn't do was be the one getting the most bribes. They keep their participation in the program very quiet, and still do. Yes, there were some awfully shady dealings that took place, but guess what, shady dealings take place all the time (right Halliburton/Dick Cheney?). I hope that those that got caight in the kick-back scheme take it in the kiester just like the Enron execs did. But to suggest that the UN program, which was winding down to its final days, was a reason why other countries did not back the invasion of Iraq, well that's just grasping at straws for another lame reason to justify an illegal military action.
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