'We cannot wait for a mushroom cloud'

FLASHBACK:

"Facing clear evidence of peril, we cannot wait for the final proof — the smoking gun — that could come in the form of a mushroom cloud,'' Bush said. "The time for denying, deceiving and delaying has come to an end,'' Bush said, referring to the Iraqis' denial that they possess such weapons. "Saddam Hussein must disarm himself — or, for the sake of peace, we will lead a coalition to disarm him.''

Wrong! The time for denying and deceiving is in its golden age!