Azores Press Conference LIVE THREAD

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[Amelia]

For discussion.

[dawn53]

"perpetual negotiation", Blair has good phrases

[OXENinFLA]

I wonder if the UN inspectors are watching this?

[goodnesswins]

British PM for 4 1/2 mo's now .....we were prepared to set out clear tests some days ago and the reason we approached him that way is because of 1441....serious consequences, and this is really the impasse that we have...some say this should be no authorization , instead MORE discussion, but the truth is that without the credible ultimatum, that more discussion is just MORE DELAY....with Saddam remaining armed with weapons of Mass Destruction and as a murderous regime....a game he has played over the last 12 years....where int'l comm driven into perpetual negotiation, but never real and concrete disarmament...not a single person on Sec Council that doubts he is not cooperating.....

[cyncooper]

Which leader will let the cat out of the bag? Spain or Great Britain?

It turned out to be our "right good friend", Tony Blair.

[Danette]

I guess Blix isn't going to be able to meet with his buddie Saddam now, huh?

[dawn53]

I think the punchline has not been delivered. Looks like that must be Blair's job.

[RummyChick]

i want it spelled out
maybe blair will do it

[OXENinFLA]

I wonder if they drew straws.

[clintonh8r]

I fear you're right. Just said it..."final appeal....clear ultimatum." More talking!!!!! GEEZUS!!

[carl in alaska]

I think Tony is really tired from overwork. He's said "Iran" twice now instead of Iraq. Well, everybody gets the point anyway.

[FrogMom]

Looks like Blair will deliver the ultimatum.

[2 Kool 2 Be 4-Gotten]

Yep, Blair and Chirac aren't exactly #1 on each other's Speed Dials.

[LisaFab]

Blair is a wonderful speaker. Says, "now is the time." Grrrrr. My nerves are nearly shot.

[Dolphy]

Blair says we are in the final stages, they will make diplomatic push in these final days.

[mhking]

He's tired. I can't tell anymore. We very well may go tonight.

[Patriot1998]

They blew it again.....No decision that I've heard yet....

[sheikdetailfeather]

Just like during the last election when, in the end, the truth went over their heads until the very last moment as they read the court's decision. Bush won! They thought Gore did. It was a cruel joke on some deserving people. Let them figure this out the same way.

[Mihalis]

Blair: a few days for a final round of contacts.....

[NoCalEyes]

Blair..
"NO ONE disagrees that Iraq is not complying "

"We have reached the point of decision.."

"We will do all we can.. IN THE SHORT TIME THAT REMAINS "