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US Rejection of Iraq Dangerous, Canadian FM

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Canadian Foreign Minister Bill Graham has said it is dangerous for the US government to reject out of hand Iraqi President Saddam Hussein's offer to let weapons inspectors back into the country, it is reported Wednesday.

The foreign minister said in Vancouver Tuesday that the Canadian government believes any military action against Iraq should be authorized by the UN Security Council.

He said that Canada has no intention of joining the United States in any military action against Iraq without the agreement of the United Nations.

Graham's comment came amid mounting concern that the apparent determination of the Bush administration to use military force to oust Saddam Hussein could destabilize the entire Middle East.

Graham said it is clear that Saddam is not a trustworthy or desirable leader, but he is not convinced that a strike by the United States against Iraq without the blessing of the United Nations would be justified.

He said that Iraq, under Saddam Hussein is clearly always a threat, but there is no evidence he is in possession of weapons of mass destruction.

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