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    Tony Blair Testifies about the Iraq War

    Seven years ago, Prime Minister Tony Blair made Britain America’s most prominent ally in the war in Iraq, ultimately committing 40,000 soldiers. But no weapons of mass destruction were ever found, and Blair’s actions helped lead to his ouster from office.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Seven years ago, Prime Minister Tony Blair made Britain America’s most prominent ally in the war in Iraq, ultimately committing 40,000 soldiers. But no weapons of mass destruction were ever found, and Blair’s actions helped lead to his ouster from office. Today, he defended his actions in public, as the star witness before an official inquiry into Britain’s role in the war. Ben Quinn is reporting from London for the Christian Science Monitor.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Ben Quinn

      Correspondent, Christian Science Monitor

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    The full episode

    3 of 3
    The War Is On; Where's the Army?
    1. 0:00Obama Travels into the Lions' Den
    2. 7:39Can Obama Woo Back the Grassroots?
    3. 43:42Tony Blair Testifies about the Iraq WarYou’re reading this
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