The document summarizes key events leading up to the Iraq War, including President Bush alleging Iraq might help al-Qaeda launch terrorist attacks after 9/11. In 2002, Bush vowed not to let dangerous regimes threaten the US with weapons of mass destruction. Congress then authorized Bush to attack Iraq if it did not disarm. In 2003, despite Iraq submitting documents claiming it had no banned weapons and inspectors making progress, Bush gave Saddam 48 hours to leave Iraq or face attack, and the war began on March 20th.