jveritas, Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! for translating the documents.
Zeppo, I think this is the answer to your question.
From Article"One hopes these experts did not do the public a disservice. After all, the New York Times story also said: "The diameter, thickness and other technical specifications of the aluminum tubes had persuaded American intelligence experts that they were meant for Iraq's nuclear program." It seems a strong indicator. "
Pinging some others from that thread....