Wolfowitz served as U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense under President George Bush from 2001 to 2005.

• He proposed a plan to invade Iraq in 2001, being an early advocate of the Iraq War and widely regarded as one of its "architects".

• Following the insurgency and civil war that erupted after the U.S. victory over Saddam Hussein's regime, Wolfowitz denied influencing policy on Iraq and disclaimed responsibility.