Based upon his discussions with U.S. officials, the executive chairman has decided, as a precautionary measure, to withdraw all UNSCOM personnel from Iraq.

From what we heard so far about this proposal, it would not appear to meet the (U.N.) Security Council's earlier insistence of unconditional cooperation and unconditional access, and it appears from the CNN report the offer doesn't tackle issues of the sovereign sites (such as government headquarters and ministries) which were earlier declared out of bounds by Iraq.

They did not report any problems.

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It was not illegal. I know they're going to measure. Why would I go out with an illegal stick? What do you think I am? Stupid?

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