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July 29, 2002

Dear Senator Helms,
 
  I am writing to you both as a North Carolinian constituent and in your
  capacity as ranking Republican member of the Senate Committee on Foreign
  relations.  I noticed in the list of witnesses for the upcoming hearings
  on Iraq that the names of some important potential witnesses are missing
  from the panel.  The United States' foreign policy with regard to Iraq
  is of vital importance, particularly in times when the Adminstration
  seems to be posturing for war against this country.  In order to provide
  a comprehensive review of the situation in Iraq, I urge you to invite
  the following persons to participate in the panels:
 
  Mr. Scott Ritter.
  As you know, Mr. Ritter is the former UNSCOM Chief Weapons Inspector,
  and has firsthand knowledge of the situation in Iraq.  I would think the
  Committee would be very interested in his perspectives on the situation
  in Iraq.  I urge you to extend an invitation to Mr. Ritter.
 
  Mr. Hans Von Sponeck.
  Mr. Von Sponeck is a former UN Humanitarian Coordinator, who has spent
  time in Iraq.  Again, Mr. Von Sponeck's first hand knowledge of the
  situation in Iraq is worthy of the Committee's attention.  Please extend
  an invitation to him regarding the discussions concerning Iraq.
 
  Thank-you for your time and efforts.  I feel confident that you will
  fulfill your duties as a member of the US Senate in providing fair and
  balanced hearings regarding the issue of Iraq.
 
  Sincerely,
 
  Paul D. Boyle

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