And yet, we have a chief U.N. inspector that wasn't the first choice, because Saddam didn't approve of the first choice.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Center For Security Policy

In September 1998, the chief U.N. inspector informed the Security Council that Iraq was again barring inspections, and the council, in yet another resolution, condemned Iraq for suspending its cooperation.

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Iraq Thursday delivered a letter from Foreign Minister Naji Sabri to chief U.N. weapons inspector Hans Blix, which welcomed talks with Blix and his experts.

CNN: Powell skeptical of Iraqi offer for talks

According to CBS, Saddam also flatly denied that Al Samoud 2 missiles violated U.N. range restrictions and indicated he has no plans to destroy them, as demanded by U.N. weapons inspector Hans Blix.

CNN: CBS: Saddam challenges Bush to debate

Lavrov said a briefing by chief U.N. weapons inspector Hans Blix to the Security Council on Thursday would offer a good opportunity for the United States and Britain to present their latest findings.

CNN: Iraq WMD search stepped up

Former U.N. weapons inspector Kelly -- one of the world's foremost experts on bioterrorism -- found himself at the center of the biggest political crisis for Blair's government in its six-year rule after he gave an off-the-record briefing to the BBC in May.

CNN: Blair to face Kelly death inquiry

Short said this was the reason why U.N. chief weapons inspector Hans Blix was not allowed any more time to search for evidence in Iraq.

CNN: Blair accused over Iraq WMD threat