I wish Dan Rather could be so impartial.
He (Blix) really does seem to be trying to find a non-violent solution to the problem, and he seems to know that it won't come from endless capitulation to Iraqi whims or more appeasement. He isn't as ready to accept the idea of force as the White House, but he doesn't have the same motivations either.
The White House has the responsibility to see to it that America, Americans and their interests are defended and safe, so even though they don't like it (after all who does) they are prepared to commit to force. Blix doesn't have the responsibility to defend anyone so he's in no such position, but overall, I still think he's fairly clear-headed.
Watch what he says today. His accent will sound Dutch (practical, reasoned and thoughtful) and not "French" (envious, resentful and obstructive).
For someone who represents the UN, Blix is OK by me. We could do much worse.