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        Q: 	What were General Powell's objections? Was it political in
                 	nature, or the fact that he was afraid they would make the
                 	armed forces look bad?

	H: 	I think he has legitimate concern about broader aspects of
          		the war than just fighting; you know, innocents being
          		killed.
          
	Q: 	It's lucky they were downwind from Baghdad.

            	H: 	Yes. But I really don't think they spread that much.
          		Afterwards I was always listening. I wasn't asking
          		questions; I was always listening. Were there a lot of
          		casualties from those attacks? I never heard of any other
          		than some guards that were killed in that.

	Q: 	Can You characterize Secretary Cheney's and General Powell's
                 	attitudes toward the offensive air campaign? 

	H: 	I think Secretary Cheney was supportive because it made
 		sense to him. I think General Powell was supportive but


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