I realize that Bush and the Congress acted on the intel that was provided by the CIA and others at the time. Do you?
Provided by the CIA who were doing what they were told by Bush.
Cheney to CIA: Find me a link between al-Qaeda and Saddam, doesn't matter what, doesn't matter if it's true.
CIA to random man in Iraq: Does Saddam have links with al-Qaeda?
Man in Iraq to CIA: I don't think so.
CIA to random man in Iraq: Here's $200
Man in Iraq to CIA: Sure he has links to al-Qaeda, clear as day
CIA to Bush and Congress: Saddam has links with al-Qaeda, some man told us.
Bush: Oh right, let's kill Saddam, he has links with al-Qaeda.
Congress: Oh right, let's kill Saddam, he has links with al-Qaeda.
Your adoration of Saddam Hussein and hatred of Bush are duly noted.