“The British government has learned that Saddam Hussein recently sought
significant quantities of uranium from Africa. Our intelligence sources tell
us that he has attempted to purchase high-strength aluminum tubes
suitable for nuclear weapons production. Saddam Hussein has not
credibly explained these activities. He clearly has much to hide.”
– George W. Bush, January 28, 2003, State of the Union Address
http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/news/releases/2003/01/20030128-19.html