[mewzilla]

Gee, has anybody told Saddamn yet?

[MinuteGal]

Hey, Saddam! What about all the other conditions GW laid down to you? Prisoner return, for instance, and quite a few other minor items.

One slice of cheese at a time from you moose limbs isn't gonna satisfy our Prez, you rat.

Leni

[VOR78]

My guess? They withdraw their 'offer' to allow weapons inspectors back in under the conditions they outlined. It will be replaced by a statement that they will not allow weapons inspectors, period.

[GoMonster]

funny how right after demorat from virginia visits Sadaam comes to his "senses." Demorat probably said just stall until after election so we don't have to vote then when we get power we won't let Bush get his way with you.

[epluribus_2]

REMEMBER THIS? {Break...} Iraq, U.N. Agree on Arms Inspector Visits (with conditions)
SFTRNN ^ | 1-Aug-2002 | Edward Pluribus, II


Posted on 07/31/2002 12:40 PM Eastern by epluribus_2


(New York, 1-Aug SFTRNN) United Nations Sec. General Koffi Annan announced this evening that Iraqi foreign minister Tariq Azziz has accepted revised proposals for the return of U.N. weapon inspection teams to verify Iraqi claims that the country no longer has weapons of mass destruction and has no ongoing ability to research or manufacture them. Responding to Iraqi concerns over the composition of the team and possible inspection activity that might unfairly undermine the countries sovereignity and security rights, Annan had modified original proposals a number of times until final agreement was reached today. Among the key requirements Iraq demanded for return of the inspectors was: the immediate ending of restriction of sales of Iraqi petroleum; that no citizens of the United States or Great Britain be part of any team, that forty-eight hour notices be given before any inspection, and that in order to safeguard legitimate national interests, inspections will not be permitted at government sponsored healthcare, environmental or agricultural institutions or other sites deemed as sensitive to local religious populations, including islamic educational centers for children. Iraqi did agree, however, to open presidential palaces to full review for which Annan had strongly urged. "We feel this breakthrough will be the beginning of a new era of peace for the Iraqi people and will soon end the tensions felt by us all", Annan said. The inspections will begin as soon as the new teams can be fully staffed and trained with Azziz estimating that the entire matter could be concluded quickly so that the remaining sanctions could be lifted by fall of this year. (SFTRNN via AAPP 00:30 GMT)

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[Arkinsaw]

THEY WILL AGREE TO BE INVADED BY THE FRENCH.

[NorCoGOP]

the diplomatic source which affirmed that the declaration "in the good direction" would defuse the crisis on the disarmament of Iraq.

Aide: Mr President, would you like to have the press in for a reaction to the Iraqi's "declaration."

President Bush: You bet. Have them meet me in the war room.

[MinuteGal]

Never underestimate the President, Mr. Rummy, Mr. Cheney and Madamoiselle Condi!

They certainly have had a definite plan prepositioned in the event Saddam pulled this ploy.

And it ain't gonna be pretty!

Leni

[Oldeconomybuyer]

President Bush's address to the United Nations

... SNIP ...

Our partnership of nations can meet the test before us by making clear what we now expect of the Iraqi regime.

If the Iraqi regime wishes peace, it will immediately and unconditionally forswear, disclose and remove or destroy all weapons of mass destruction, long-range missiles and all related material.

If the Iraqi regime wishes peace, it will immediately end all support for terrorism and act to suppress it -- as all states are required to do by U.N. Security Council resolutions.

If the Iraqi regime wishes peace, it will cease persecution of its civilian population, including Shi'a, Sunnis, Kurds, Turkemens and others -- again, as required by Security Council resolutions.

If the Iraqi regime wishes peace, it will release or account for all Gulf War personnel whose fate is still unknown.

It will return the remains of any who are deceased, return stolen property, accept liability for losses resulting from the invasion of Kuwait and fully cooperate with international efforts to resolve these issues as required by Security Council resolutions.

If the Iraqi regime wishes peace, it will immediately end all illicit trade outside the oil-for-food program. It will accept U.N. administration of funds from that program to ensure that the money is used fairly and promptly for the benefit of the Iraqi people.

If all these steps are taken, it will signal a new openness and accountability in Iraq and it could open the prospect of the United Nations helping to build a government that represents all Iraqis, a government based on respect for human rights, economic liberty and internationally supervised elections...SNIP ...

My nation will work with the U.N. Security Council to meet our common challenge. If Iraq's regime defies us again, the world must move deliberately, decisively to hold Iraq to account. We will work with the U.N. Security Council for the necessary resolutions.

But the purposes of the United States should not be doubted. The Security Council resolutions will be enforced, the just demands of peace and security will be met or action will be unavoidable and a regime that has lost its legitimacy will also lose its power...SNIP ...

We must choose between a world of fear and a world of progress. We cannot stand by and do nothing while dangers gather. We must stand up for our security and for the permanent rights and the hopes of mankind.

By heritage and by choice, the United States of America will make that stand. And, delegates to the United Nations, you have the power to make that stand, as well.

Thank you very much.

[Thud]

Hey everybody! I put my money on Saddam offering to accept unlimited no-notice inspections by Scott Ritter!

Any takers?

[Oldeconomybuyer]

UNITED NATIONS (AP) -- Secretary of State Colin Powell said Monday the U.N. Security Council is moving toward the U.S. position on Iraq, but France objected strongly to the Bush administration's insistence that Iraqi President Saddam Hussein must go.

As Powell consulted with council members, two U.N. officials said Secretary-General Kofi Annan was working with Iraqi and Arab League officials Monday night on a letter outlining Iraq's position on the return of U.N. weapons inspectors.

[HAL9000]

Update - A letter from Iraqi government given to Kofi Annan

[Lunatic Fringe]

AFP... nuff said.