George W. Bush

In the following viewpoint, originally given as a State of the Union Address in 2002, just four months after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on America, President George

W. Bush argues that Iran, Iraq, and North Korea pose a serious threat to the nation’s security. According to Bush, these nations have been developing weapons of mass destruction, which they could eventually provide to terrorists for use against the United States. In light of these facts, he maintains, America must not wait for these dangerous regimes to amass more weapons but must actively stop the proliferation. In the spring of 2003, the United States went to war with Iraq and successfully deposed the regime. As you read, consider the following questions:

1. According to Bush, what did the United States...