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What is the signature catchphrase George Tenet is known for regarding WMDs in Iraq?

  • "Slam dunk"

  • "Touchdown"

  • "Home run"

  • "Goal"

Answer

"Slam dunk" gained international recognition as the signature catchphrase used by former CIA Director George Tenet to confidently assert the presence of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) in Iraq. This phrase, spoken during a presidential briefing in the lead-up to the 2003 invasion of Iraq, implied certainty about the existence of such weapons, despite later revelations indicating a lack of substantial evidence.
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