Fed: Howard begins evidence to Cole inquiry =2

AAP General News (Australia)
04-13-2006
Fed: Howard begins evidence to Cole inquiry =2

Mr HOWARD's told the inquiry he has no recollection of seeing one of the earliest cable
warnings the government received .. about claims that AWB could have been paying kickbacks
to the Iraqi regime.

The cable was sent by BRONTE MOULES at Australia's mission to the UN in New York ..

to various government departments and the prime minister's office in January 2000.







Both Foreign Minister ALEXANDER DOWNER and Deputy Prime Minister MARK VAILE told the
inquiry earlier this week .. they didn't recall seeing the diplomatic cables.

Mr HOWARD entered through the main doors today .. unlike Mr DOWNER .. who avoided the
large media throng on Tuesday by choosing another entrance for his appearance.

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KEYWORD: AWB HOWARD INQUIRY 2 SYDNEY (REOPENS)

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