On the contrary, I tried on numerous occasions to convince the American president not to go to war. I did what was within my capabilities to avoid that happening.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I was so opposed to the war in Vietnam that I initially refused President Nixon's urgings for me to go there.
What I've learned, and will try to remember from now on, is that defending your country's credibility is never sufficient reason to fight a war.
The issue of what my role in the - in persuading the Bush administration to go to war has been greatly exaggerated.
I only did my duty to my country when I tried to oppose the criminal folly of Hitler.
In July of 2004, I came out strongly against the war with Iraq because it was going to destabilize the Middle East.
It required a strong heart to stand up against such talk, but I urged my people to be quiet and not to begin a war.
You don't go to war with the President you want, you go to war with the President you have.
I did more than anyone else in persuading the U.S. to get rid of Saddam.
I have never advocated war except as a means of peace.
I tell people I won't vote to go to war unless I'm ready to go or send my kids.
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