This is subject to double interpretation.
Iraq was on Clinton's to do list.
This quote from the 2000 DNC platform might be important:
"In Iraq, we are committed to working with our international partners to keep Saddam Hussein boxed in, and we will work to see him out of power. Bill Clinton and Al Gore have stood up to Saddam Hussein time and time again. As President, Al Gore will not hesitate to use America's military might against Iraq when and where it is necessary."
http://www.democrats.org/about/2000platform.html#peaceVietnam was 30 years ago and it's not an admission of AWOL.
Non-story.
