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crafted by a diplomat designed to muddy the waters and avoid definite actions... pitiful.

[PhiKapMom]

Germany is chairing the Security Council! Agenda adopted.

Letter from Iraq where they want to be invited to the Security Council -- Iraq about to show up without a right to vote!

[PhiKapMom]

Blix and his sidekick now the Security Council table!

Item 2 of the Agenda -- Blix about to start briefing followed by his sidekick!

Blix briefing begins.

Two further weeks of inspections -- total period of inspections so far to 11 weeks.

Last week they held another round of talks in Iraq --

Short recount of work in Iraq:

Built up their capabilities around Iraq

8 helicopters are fully operational

Mobility in no-fly zones has increased -- they expect further cooperation.

My NOTE for beginning of report only: Whitewash for Saddam and request to keep inspections going!