ABC approach --- Yes, definitely the way to go! I would omit mention of Hiroshima since it was the US who dropped the bomb and caused those casualties, and instead elaborate on how the aid that is sent to mitigate the worst effects of sanctions never reached its vulnerable targets because it was seized by Sadam, stockpiled and sold to the highest bidder.

A: Acknowledge the tragedy of loss of life esp children B: Bridge by showing just how tyrannical and irresponsible Sadam is C: Communicate the even more pressing need to impose sanctions in order to bring him into line

Source author: Biljana Scott biscott@diplomacy.edu