- The Observer,
- Sunday March 17, 2002
Who is he?
High-level defector from Iraqi nuclear programme
Supporters say:
Key source of intelligence of Iraq's bomb-making plans
Detractors say:
Wants to see America depose Saddam and has exaggerated what he really knows
Name: Adnan Saeed al-Haideri
Who is he?
Iraqi civil engineer who claims that Saddam is rebuilding secret chemical and biological weapons factories
Supporters say:
That he has provided the smoking gun that proves Saddam threatens the world
Detractors say:
He comes from a tainted source and there is no independent confirmation of his claims
Name: Scott Ritter
Who is he?
Former US Marine intelligence officer turned weapons inspector. Once a hawk, now a dove
Supporters say:
Knows more about Iraq's weapons programme than anyone else and is the voice of reason
Detractors say:
He has become too close to Iraq
Name: James Woolsey
Who is he?
Former director of the CIA and high-level supporter of the Iraqi National Congress
Supporters say:
Uniquely understands the threat from Saddam Hussein
Detractors say:
His close links with the Iraqi National Congress make him a tainted source
Name:
David Albright
Who is he?
Former nuclear inspector and academic
Supporters say:
Cool voice of reason on the Iraqi threat
Detractors say:
He has failed to appreciate the full scope of the Iraqi threat
