They point out that whereas sanctions, far from helping to destroy the oppressive government of Saddam Hussein, have actually strengthened it and destroyed any useful opposition since instead of struggling for their rights the civilian population has had to struggle for survival.
Les pétitionnaires signalent que loin d'aider à détruire le gouvernement oppressif de Saddam Hussein les sanctions l'ont, en fait, renforcé et ont détruit toute opposition véritable, car la population doit lutter pour sa survie au lieu de lutter pour ses droits.