Here's the rub. When Blix was over there and coming up with zip, we told him he emphatically he was looking in the wrong places. At the same time we were going before the UN with proof conclusive photos of WMD programs, places to manufacture, warehouse and on and on and on. Remember the comparisons the conservative pundits were making to him being the WMD version of Inspector Closeau? Blix said, ok if I'm looking in the wrong places, then tell me where to look. Suddenly we got quiet about knowing where they were.
That made me change my mind as to the WMD's being a valid reason to go forth.
The fact is that Saddam was purposefully evasive and not forthcoming. He got everything he deserved.
Portions of that could be debated, but by and large you are correct.