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Originally posted by moe.ron
Reputation goes to credibility of the investigation. The three men are known for their independence.
I've met Judge Goldstone. He is a man of character. If he see something not right, he will say it. He is currently a judge at the South African Constitutional Court.
Paul Volcker, you should know who he is. From what I've read, he will also hold no punches.
As for Mark Pieth, he is a Swiss professor who specialised on international bribery and money laundering.
The three men has great reputation. And it will mean a lot when the reports come out. It will be detailed and honest.
As for auditing, I can tell you that every UN Agencies get audited every year. The auditor changes every year to maintain honesty. I don't know what happen in the Oil for Food, that is why this investigation will be started.
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There was a decent article on the Post about how the investigation is being circumvented right now - including by the US so they can secure the UN presence in Iraq. I'd post a link, but I don't have access to the full pay archives because I generally think the Post is for people with 2nd grade reading levels.
http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/nypost/r...ed+nations+oil
And everyone's reputation is great until it becomes soiled.
-Rudey