“Beginning in late December 2001, President Bush met repeatedly with Army Gen. Tommy R. Franks and his war cabinet to plan the U.S. attack on Iraq even as he and administration spokesmen insisted they were pursuing a diplomatic solution, according to a new book on the origins of the war.” [The 25th of the month used for date sorting purposes only.]
– William Hamilton, “Bush Began to Plan War Three Months After 9/11,” The Washington Post, April 17, 2004