First Iraqi scientist to be interviewed privately by UN inspectors comments

The transcript describes a situation where a recorder was planned to be used for an interview, but upon arrival, the necessary equipment was not available. The speaker offered to use their own recorder, but this was declined. The interview proceeded without recording, and the speaker took notes. The questions asked were repetitive and had been asked in previous interactions.

What was the initial plan regarding the recording of the interview?

• To use a video camera

• To use a recorder

• To take handwritten notes

• To have a live audience

What did the speaker do when they found no recording devices at the venue?

• They left the venue

• They set up their own recorder

• They inquired about the devices

• They started the interview immediately

Why was the speaker's offer to use their own recorder declined?

• The recorder was broken

• The venue had strict rules

• The speaker forgot the recorder

• The interviewers preferred not to record

What did the speaker do to compensate for the lack of recording?

• They recorded audio secretly

• They took detailed notes

• They requested a second interview

• They asked for a transcript

How did the speaker describe the questions asked during the interview?

• Too difficult to answer

• Irrelevant to the topic

• Repetitive and previously asked

• Innovative and new