41. But the inspectors have complained from the onset that Iraq has systematically concealed information about its arms programs and prevented teams from inspecting all suspected weapons sites. 42. Butler and his team believe that Iraq is still concealing key information on its banned weapons programs. 43. Butler also said the inspectors had found evidence that the Iraqi intelligence service and the Special Republican Guards had been involved in trying to conceal information from them. 44. Butler told the council last week that the Iraqis were still trying to conceal information and hinder the inspections. 45. Despite stringent economic sanctions, U.N. officials say the Iraqis have systematically deceived and concealed information from the inspectors. 46. Duelfer said the some of the papers describe programs of interest to the United States, while others describe methods the Iraqis used to conceal information. 47. Ekeus has said repeatedly that he believes Iraq is concealing information about its banned weapons programs and has purposely misled inspectors. 48. Exide also admitted bribing other customers, cutting corners to keep costs down and concealing information about the defects from the public. 49. For nearly seven years, inspectors sent to verify compliance have complained of systematic Iraqi attempts to conceal information about weapons programs. 50. Former Gov. Jim Guy Tucker said Wednesday that his Whitewater-related conviction and sentence should be voided because prosecutors concealed information his lawyers had sought. |