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I found this part of the document to be of interest. We believe that Iraq has probably continued at least low-level theoretical R&D associated with its nuclear program. A sufficient source of fissile material remains Iraq’s most significant obstacle to being able to produce a nuclear weapon. Although we were already concerned about a reconstituted nuclear weapons program, our concerns increased in September 2000 when Saddam publicly exhorted his "Nuclear Mujahidin" to "defeat the enemy." The Intelligence Community remains concerned that Baghdad may be attempting to acquire materials that could aid in reconstituting its nuclear weapons program. Those ex CIA "VIP" must not know how to read, not only does this report say that the CIA "believes that Iraq has probably continued at least low-level theoretical R&D associated with its nuclear program", but it goes on to point out that "The Intelligence Community remains concerned that Baghdad may be attempting to acquire materials that could aid in reconstituting its nuclear weapons program".

The VIPS can read just fine. And they and many others in the CIA know how badly they have screwed up on intelligence over the last 20+ years. Their goal is to distract away from themselves and put the heat on others (i.e. Administrations that dare to challenge them). They have problems spying on our enemies, but they have no problems leaking select pieces of classified info that tries to make other look bad.

I wonder how much serious consideration has been given to the Libyan contention that Libya and Iraq were involved in a joint nuclear program? Somebody in the intelligence establishment must have looked into it.