Details, details: In what might be the basis for Bush's claim that Iraq hasn't disarmed itself of WMD, check out this page at the White House's website:
What Does Disarmament Look Like?
Some entries of interest:
- In the early 1990s, Kazakhstan revealed to us a stockpile of more than 500 kg. of HEU, and asked that we remove it to safety in the United States.
- This fall, satellite photos revealed activity at several suspected WMD facilities, apparently in anticipation of the resumption of inspections.
- We have many reports of WMD material being buried, concealed in lakes, relocated to agricultural areas and private homes, or hidden beneath Mosques or hospitals. In one report such material was buried in the banks of the Tigris river during a low water period.
- Iraq has in the past used, and is likely again to use, cyber attack methods in its efforts to collect intelligence.
At a minimum, Iraq can apply tools and methods readily available from publicly accessible Internet sources, many of which are quite effective and require only moderate skill to implement.
posted by Quiddity at 1/27/2003 01:18:00 PM