Title: Speech by National Security Advisor Samuel Berger in December of 1998
Description: National Security Advisor Samuel Berger in December of 1998 gave a speech at Standford University declaring that: "Americas most vital national interest in dealing with Iraq is straightforward: to prevent Saddam from rebuilding his military capability, including weapons of mass destruction, and from using that arsenal to move against his neighbors or his own people. But we must also keep in mind that Saddams continued reign of terror inside Iraq and intimidation outside Iraq have broader implications for all our interests in region."