Both leaders were outraged about a murderous dictator and hoped that toppling him would open the door for democracy in Iraq. This (they hoped) would automatically bring about a degree of stability that would help resolve other conflicts in the region, and also guarantee the uninterrupted flow of oil.
可大规模杀伤性武器不是战争的唯一动机。两位领导人都对杀人无数的独裁者感到愤慨，希望推翻他能打开伊拉克的民主之门。推翻萨达姆（至少他们曾经希望）会自然而然地带来某种程度的稳定，而稳定会有助于最终解决该地区的其它冲突，还能确保石油能够不受干扰地流动。