Interview with Hans Blix - NYTimes...short but fun!

[Cassandra]

http://www.nytimes.com/2004/03/28/magazine/28QUESTIONS.html

"What was Bush like?

He made on me a boyish impression. He was agile, moving, moving in the chair, especially compared to Cheney.

Who, I suppose, seems more wooden.

Yes, the rumors that Cheney is alive are somewhat exaggerated. It's Mark Twain in reverse.

I assume you're referring to Twain's comment that the rumors of his death were greatly exaggerated. Did President Bush seem supportive of your belief in weapons inspection?

Yes, but I never thought that Bush would have such short patience as three and a half months. It was clearly not reasonable to break off the inspections when he did. "

[DulceDecorum]

1. Thank You

Hans Blix is the man.

You yourself initially believed there were weapons! Only later did you change your mind.

Yes, I, too, believed there were weapons. I began to be skeptical when we went to sites that were given to us by U.S. intelligence and we found nothing. They said this is the best intelligence we have, and I said, if this is the best, what is the rest?
http://www.nytimes.com/2004/03/28/magazine/28QUESTIONS.html

[burrowowl]

2. LOL

but if Saddam is Satan, what are Bu$h and Blair!?

Love:
Yes, the rumors that Cheney is alive are somewhat exaggerated. It's Mark Twain in reverse.

[Cassandra]

3. I loved that line, too.

Who knew that Blix had any sense of humor?

[burrowowl]

4. I'm amazed

Swedes are very very laid back.
My sister has produced 4 Tex-Mex Swedes. I visited Sweden, France and Mexico are more lively, but if you take the time, Swedish understatement and humor can be appreciated.