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"I hope we do not see another Iraq-type operation for a long time — without UN approval and much broader support from the international community."

January 1, 1970

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Political leaders Nobel Peace Prize laureates Massachusetts Institute of Technology alumni Diplomats Economists from Ghana

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Iraq war illegal, says Annan" BBC News (16 September 2004); when asked if the invasion of Iraq was illegal, he replied "Yes, if you wish. I have indicated it was not in conformity with the UN charter from our point of view, from the charter point of view, it was illegal.

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Iraq war illegal, says Annan" BBC News (16 September 2004); when asked if the invasion of Iraq was illegal, he replied "Yes, if you wish. I have indicated it was not in conformity with the UN charter from our point of view, from the charter point of view, it was illegal.