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Comments on political and economic issues connected to a potential U.S. war against Iraq. Interest of the United States in preventing Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein from getting away with his invasion and annexation of Kuwait; Possible threat that Hussein can be for the U.S. in light of his growing power; Possibility of Iraq developing nuclear power; Threat posed by Iraqi expansionism to American economic interests; Need for the U.S. to devise a comprehensive strategy that will reduce its dependence on Gulf oil; Importance of thwarting Hussein's ambition in establishing a new world order in the post-cold war world; Ways in which sanctions can help in the withdrawal of Iraq from Kuwait; Chances of achieving a negotiated settlement; Ways in which Hussein's expansionist tendencies can be curtailed by permanently stationing American troops in the Gulf.