[Quilla]

I saw that interview with Gibson. The gent's name was Per Ahlmark and you're right, he was a former Swedish deputy prime minister. His opinion of Blix was far from favorable. He cited the episode of the Iraqi man who attempted to enter a UN inspector's vehicle while clutching papers to his chest. The man was screaming "save me", but the inspector looked the other way allowing Iraqi police to take him away. (The man is now missing, presumed dead.) When Blix was questioned about the release of an Iraqi national who possibly had damning information, his response was pitiful. He said the man should have chosen a more elegant way of approaching the UN.

[A Citizen Reporter]

"He said the man should have chosen a more elegant way of approaching the UN."

I saw that interview, also. But I had never heard how Blix responded to the attempted defector before. It really sheds some light on Blix and how he sees his role.

[valleygal]

I should have read further, Quilla,( just strated the thread) because you'd already said what I posted. :) Per Ahlmark, you have a good memory.

[DuncanWaring]

...a more elegant way of approaching the UN.

A more elegant way?

Like crawling on his knees, crying out "I am not worthy - I am not worthy."?