Why did George Tenets "slam dunk" comment become so controversial?
Answer 1.a. The comment “slam dunk” became so controversial because the comment from George Tenets to George Bush meant that Iraq and Saddam Hussain are in possession of weapons of mass destruction. It is believed by most of the people that this comment led George Bush to declare war against Iraq and attack them. This was mentioned by many officials in their interviews and statements (Willing). Answer 1.b. “Slam Dunk” was a comment used by the CIA director George Tenets when George Bush asked him about the weapons of mass destruction possession by Iraq. This comment became the biggest ...
