But this means that there were nuclear-component grade materials missing. That stuff was there. In large quantities.
If - this was 'coverered up' - that may mean that the Dueffler report is inaccurate too - since whatever ELSE there was also kept secret.
What other things might a dictator store in the same complex as nuclear weapon components?
Hmmm?
This isn't going to run as anti-Bush. The only reason to keep this secret was operational security on the investigation - if they were investigating this and didn't want to give away anything.
The only reason a DOD directive would be involved to not cooperate with UN oversight 'committees' would be in investigation of an imminent or present danger to the US.
another reason not to inform the UN is that they not on our side, are lying guyys on the take.
It was part of the "Baby Milk Factory". This "IAEA" "storage" place was toast long before any foot soldiers even reached Baghdad. http://www.fas.org/irp/gulf/intel/961031/0901pgv_91.txt