Prakash Shah Quotations

We have had discussions with the observers, and the procedures have been outlined to them. The observers naturally wish to consult their capitals, and they have asked us to await the reply from the capitals.

The OPCW is continuing with its plan, and as soon as the process or their work is over, we'll let you know.

We have been briefed to watch developments in relations between Iraq and the U.N. and to help avert any escalation of crisis that might develop.

The waste will be put into concrete and sand. We will leave that at UNSCOM headquarters because after the waste has been heated with concrete and sand, it becomes completely harmless.

The lifestyle I saw at the time, when I used to go to Iraq for work, was completely different from the one that I see now. People were clearly much more prosperous, their lifestyle was much better, their health was clearly much more healthy. You didn't see beggars, for example, on the streets, or either women or children begging on the streets or near the mosque as you do now.

They have brought their own equipment in order to complete their job and that, they have assured me, is something they know about.