Blix Expected to Report Iraq Not Complying
"The U.S. has already concluded that Germany and Syria will probably vote against any new U.S. resolution declaring Iraq in final material breach and condoning the use of force. But Washington is still counting on Powell to persuade France, Russia and China to at least abstain rather than use their vetoes. A resolution would then probably pass by a narrow margin, U.S. officials say."

Blix Expected to Report Iraq Not Complying
"The U.S. has already concluded that Germany and Syria will probably vote against any new U.S. resolution declaring Iraq in final material breach and condoning the use of force. But Washington is still counting on Powell to persuade France, Russia and China to at least abstain rather than use their vetoes. A resolution would then probably pass by a narrow margin, U.S. officials say."