The notion that the press was used in the [first Iraq] war is incorrect. The press wanted to be used. It saw itself as part of the war effort.
![The notion that the press was used in the [first Iraq] war is incorrect. The press wanted to be used. It saw itself as part of the war effort.](http://cdn.quoteddaily.com/images/chris-hedges/the-notion-that-the-press-was-used-in-the-first-iraq-war-is-incorrect-the-press-wanted-to-be-used.jpg)
The notion that the press was used in the [first Iraq] war is incorrect. The press wanted to be used. It saw itself as part of the war effort.