Which statement best encapsulates the beliefs of neoconservatives with regard to military action against the Hussein regime in Iraq?
A. They believed that such a war would allow the United States to reshape the Middle East, oppose tyranny, and spread democracy.
B. They warned that instability in Iraq could make that country a refuge for Taliban leaders and supporters fleeing Afghanistan.
C. They warned that a very large military force would be needed to stabilize post-war Iraq.
D. They believed that such a move would destabilize the entire Middle East.
Answer: A
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