Learn what will happen during the tribulation period from beginning to end
Your comments and questions are always welcome. To send comments and questions please click here to go to our main page. January 9, 2003 Blix
Says Iraq Violated U.N. Sanctions (AP) - U.N. weapons inspectors have not
found any "smoking guns" but have discovered that Iraq violated U.N.
sanctions by importing missile engines and raw material for the production of
solid missile fuel, chief U.N. weapons inspector Hans Blix said Thursday. Blix
also told the Security Council that Iraq has not made a "serious
effort," to respond to his request for the names of Iraqi scientists who
were involved in weapons of mass destruction programs. U.S.
Knows 'For A Fact' Iraq Has Weapons WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House
insisted on Thursday that it knows "for a fact" that Iraq has weapons
of mass destruction but provided no evidence, saying it will wait to see where
U.N. inspections lead. Russia
Denies Offering Saddam Asylum
MOSCOW - A Foreign Ministry spokesman
denied on Thursday that Russia offered asylum to Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein (news
- web
sites) as a way of avoiding war. The Arab-dominated West African country
of Mauritania also issued a denial that it had offered Saddam a safe haven. Comments The U.S. is definitely between a rock
and a hard place in this juncture of the inspections. Iraq is hiding
chemical and nuclear weapons material and oblivious inspectors have been unable
to find them. Actually, I wouldn't hold my breath in anticipation of them
finding anything either. Before inspectors even went into Iraq it was widely
known that nothing would be found because the weapons have been well hid and
labs have become mobile. The U.S. has already declared Iraq in material
breach but it will be world opinion and the lack of support from the U.N. that
will keep the U.S. and its allies from attacking. Now Turkey is balking over allowing the
U.S. and allied troops to use their land to attack Iraq. On top of that various countries
(Russia & Libya) have secretly told Saddam they would grant him asylum in
their country. Both countries have denied the allegation. All this coupled with the growing
hatred over U.S. military dominance and wealth has fueled an anti-U.S. movement
worldwide. Many countries throughout the world are working hard directly
and indirectly to do all they can to harm the U.S., even those who we call our
friends. This hatred will continue to grow up to what I believe will lead
to the eventual destruction of the U.S. sometime during the tribulation period. In summary, look for U.S. and allied
troops to attack Iraq despite world opinion and the objection of certain
permanent U.N. member nations. This will further ingrain hatred and
mistrust of the U.S. and could spark a pre-emptive nuclear strike by North
Korea. I believe that they feel they maybe next on the list. At any
rate, the upcoming months will determine a lot about our future. Pastor Malone