Blix and ElBaradei were not, and are not, responsible for the security and safety of the United States of America President George W Bush was.

Saddam Hussein was warned repeatedly when given his last final chance. Full and proactive co-operation with UNMOVIC was required form Day One - that didn't happen, irrespective of how selectively Bobert quotes. Iraq was not permitted one single material breach of 1441 there were in fact seven. At the same time the US warned the UN security Council you act to resolve this matter and address our concerns or we will.