Saddam Hussein frets over legacy in weapons debate
Interrogators say Saddam worried about how history would judge him fuelled by Iran rivalry and vanity. The report notes his WMD interest tied to prestige and fear of Persia, while denying post 1991 weapon production. He sought dialogue with the United States yet leveraged hostility to gain power and status.
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Duelfer report undercuts prewar Iraq war claims
Duelfer told Congress no Iraqi stockpiles were found yet Saddam retained use of force notions. Bush defended invasion amid fears Saddam would pass weapons to terrorists. Levin said findings undermine claims of WMD and al Qaida links, with tubes likely for rockets and no post 1991 uranium pursuit.
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