I don't think it is any accident BC is taking the dialogue in this direction given that Stephen Hayes is working on a story on the Iraqi Defense Ministry documents secured during the taking of Baghdad. Reportedly there is much that documents Saddam / Al Qaeda connections as well as a plan do hide WMDs prior to US invasion.
Here is what Bill is doing. He's having his wife as the pro-war person - he becomes the anti-war perseon - that covers both sides - this way this can boost up Hillary's chances in 2008 to run for president. This is all for 2008 - he wants to be in that White House.