Lesley Stahl on U.S. sanctions against Iraq: We have heard that a half million children have died. I mean, that’s more children than died in Hiroshima. And, you know, is the price worth it?

Secretary of State Madeleine Albright: I think this is a very hard choice, but the price—we think the price is worth it.

60 Minutes (5/12/96)

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[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbIX1CP9qr4]Madeleine Albright – 60 Minutes

John Manslagt

Uploaded on Jun 28, 2008

Albright makes statement that ultimately led to 9/11.