But significant differences remain over how to evaluate Iraqi compliance and in what time frame.
The embargo is still needed to compel full Iraqi compliance.
The first would focus strictly on Iraqi compliance with disarmament requirements and future monitoring.
How to determine Iraqi compliance is also an issue.
But a more expensive and sophisticated system would allow for judgments on the level of Iraqi compliance, whether or not any actual violations are found.
There was controversy over the efficacy of inspections and lapses in Iraqi compliance.
Surveillance cameras are the surest way to assure long-term Iraqi compliance.
That is acceptable only after Iraqi compliance on disarmament.
It was also required to permit inspections to confirm Iraqi compliance.
Even with full Iraqi compliance, diplomats said, the embargo would thus remain in force for several months.