[Lion's Cub]

Maybe he was sent to delay the inspectors for a few minutes, giving the Iraqis time needed to hide something.

Given the version of the story in #43, your theory makes a lot of sense.

[FBD]

"The Iraqis have generally cooperated with the inspectors' field missions, but chief inspector Hans Blix has complained about difficulties in other areas, specifically, for example, Iraq's reluctance to allow overflights by reconnaissance aircraft."

What BS. The Iraqis have not allowed ONE insepction on a military base. Not one.

I'll bet this guy truly wanted asylum. The UN will turn him back over to Saddam, you can count on it.