Iraq developing nukes, but lacks fissile material.

• Author: Book, Elizabeth G.
• Position: Washington Pulse

"We know that they have an extensive body of scientists and technicians Vii who know what they need to know to build nuclear weapons," said John Bolton, under secretary of state for arms control and international security affairs. During a recent breakfast with defense reporters, Bolton discussed his concern regarding Iraqi weapons programs.

"What they have lacked has been fissile material, which is typically the pacing element in nuclear weapons programs," he said.

But "predictions on what they might actually have or when they might acquire it or when they might be able to convert it into effective weapons, always...