BBC Newsnight - Tony Blair takes questions

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TONY BLAIR: Well can I just deal with this for a moment. Look, leave 
aside what's been happening in the last few months and all the debate 
about whether we have a war in Iraq or not. I mean, you wouldn't dispute 
with me that this is a barbaric and appalling regime.

(Male 2): I would say to you Prime Minister that the war is to get rid 
of a despotic dictator who has no real democratic mandate, who's very 
destabilising, who commits human rights violations. Is Mr. Bush next 
perhaps?

TONY BLAIR: Well, you think Saddam's the same as George Bush.

(Male 2): I'm saying Mr. Bush has a lot of comparisons.

TONY BLAIR: I think that's a bit unfair you know. I don't think George 
Bush has quite done that.

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/newsnight/2732979.stm

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