At the same time, spokesman Scott McClellan told reporters today that the administration is not yet ready to put a timeframe on when the trial should begin.
Republican Senator Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania said a trial might boost support for the Iraq war before the November presidential election.
The senator said putting a spotlight on Hussein's record of execution and torture could help shore up public support for the invasion damaged by the Iraq prisoner abuse scandal.
(Reuters/CNN)
Republican Senator Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania said a trial might boost support for the Iraq war before the November presidential election.
The senator said putting a spotlight on Hussein's record of execution and torture could help shore up public support for the invasion damaged by the Iraq prisoner abuse scandal.
(Reuters/CNN)
