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Today I weep for my country. No more is the image of America one of strong, yet benevolent peacekeeper. Around the globe, our friends mistrust us, our word is disputed, our intentions are questioned. We flaunt our superpower status with arrogance. - West Virginia Senator Robert Byrd


The American people are ready for the disarmament of Saddam Hussein. They understand what's at stake. The military is ready, the nation is ready and the cause is just. - White House spokesman Ari Fleischer


It's really too bad. What has become of the world? I'm afraid the UN system has collapsed. We have to give our earnest consideration to the problem. - Mikhail Gorbachev


I should stress straight away that the hostilities are being carried out against world public opinion, against the principles and norms of international law and the UN Charter. This military action cannot be justified by anything. - Vladimir Putin


Whatever the duration of this conflict, it will have serious consequences for the future. - Jacques Chirac


This indeed is a very serious undermining of the world. - Jacob Zuma, Deputy President, South Africa


We should not underestimate the risks and difficulties we may face against a regime that is an embodiment of absolute ruthlessness with utter disregard for human life. - Geoff Hoon, UK Defence Secretary