translate English to French: Nevertheless, we have to admit that not confronting such actions effectively and with seriousness and steadfastness when faced with dangers and threats such as those that emanated from the regime of Saddam Hussein, have led, it seems, to confusion.
Mais nous devons admettre que le fait de ne pas répondre ces problèmes de façon efficace et sérieuse, en cas de dangers et menaces tels que ceux provenant du régime de Saddam Hussein, a conduit à la confusion.