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The CIA released a redacted version of Duelfer's opening statement to the Senate Armed Services Committee Tuesday. It suggests he believes there were problems with Kay's sources -- particularly the Iraqi officials he interviewed -- and, therefore, his conclusions.
"While ISG has met with hundreds of scientists, we have yet to identify the most critical people in any programmatic effort. Many people have yet to be found or questioned, and many of those we have found are not giving us complete answers," Duelfer said. "Many perceive a grave risk in speaking with us. On one hand, there is a fear of prosecution or arrest. On the other, there is a fear former regime supporters will exact retribution."
Duelfer also said the ISG may be unable to get the information it needs because it doesn't have the expertise or resources to do so. "Most of those in the ISG are not experts on Iraq, and most do not have extensive experience in the kinds of investigative operations and analysis they are asked to undertake," Duelfer said. Can you say October surprize?
I hope they get everything related to a connection of Saddam and OBL translated in time for some campaign ads.