Did The Clinton Administration Seriously Approached The Idea Of Having A U-2 Plane Shot Down Over Iraq To Start A War?

U-2 Spy Plane

Let U-2 Get Shot Down? Book Says Idea Broached -- Defense News

Former JCS Chairman says member of Clinton administration suggested idea to trigger action against Iraq.

One proposal to start a war in Iraq: Let Saddam Hussein shoot down an U.S. Air Force U-2.

Retired Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Hugh Shelton said he heard that idea in October 1997 from a high-ranking member of the Clinton administration. The revelation is part of Shelton's new autobiography "Without Hesitation: The Odyssey of an American Warrior," released on Oct. 12.

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Update: General Shelton Memoir Clinton Cabinet Member Floated Plan to Start War With Iraq -- DBKP

My Comment: Am I surprised that such an idea was brought up .... no. Is it a smart idea .... hell no. Did it make a difference in the end .... not at all.