Why did the Bush administration insist on invading Iraq?

A.
to prevent Iraq’s military from attacking Israel

B.
to capture Osama Bin Laden, who was hiding in Iraq

C.
to preempt Iraq’s use of weapons of mass destruction

D.
to force Iraq out of Kuwait

C. to preempt Iraq's use of weapons of mass destruction (which were ultimately not found) was the main reason given by the Bush administration for invading Iraq. Other cited reasons included alleged ties between Iraq and terrorist organizations and a desire to promote democracy in the region. However, these reasons have been widely debated and criticized.