Powell's presentation was excellent. Forceful, fact-filled and wise. He will have the Sadam supporters at least squirming to find reasons to continue to hide their heads in the sand.

There is no doubt about Iraq's continuing efforts to arm itself with terrible weapons - and there is on doubt about its intentions. Either the UN will take action or prove itself irrelevant ... either the way the US and its allies will take the action neccessary to stop Sadam.

Well said Mr Powell! Thank you for your patience, for your effort and for your considerable talent.