Washington, Feb 18: Asserting that Iraqi President Saddam Hussein continues to pose a threat to Americans and to the world, President George W Bush today said the US will not be deterred by global protests against a possible war with Iraq. "Saddam Hussein is a threat to America, and we will deal with him," he told reporters here, adding "some in the world don't view him as a risk to peace. I respectfully disagree."
Indicating that he was running out of patience, the US President said such a war remains a final resort but "the risk of doing nothing is even a worse option as far as I am concerned".
Bureau Report