In Search of Iraq's Weapons of Mass Destruction - 2003-10-06

The head of the search team for weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, sent by the Bush administration, says there are clues that will help locate the hidden weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. Although no evidence of the weapons claimed by the Bush administration has been found so far, David Kay, one of the inspectors tasked with finding the weapons, states, 'Many operations to discover weapons of mass destruction are still ongoing.' Mr. Kay, speaking on the 'U.S. Talk Show,' mentioned that many chemical and biological weapons can easily be hidden. He also added that there is evidence indicating that money was funneled into Iraq in the years 1999 and 2000 to assist in the development and production of Iraq's nuclear power plant. Mr. Kay estimates that the search for weapons of mass destruction will take between six to eight months. His statement comes amid clashes between coalition forces and former Iraqi soldiers, who had protested to receive part of their overdue wages. The protests on Saturday in cities across Iraq, including Baghdad, resulted in three deaths and several injuries. In the cities of Najaf and Hilla, those Iraqis who lost their jobs due to the war also engaged in violent protests.