They were only on record as saying there were no WMD's there after we invaded and Saddam had plenty of time to ship them out of country. For 12 years prior the entire world knew he had them and he played hide and seek with the UN. Common sense would dictate that during the long run up to the invasion Saddam had plenty of time and the ability to ship them out of the country to places like Syria. If someone stole the Hope Diamond and they new the police were going to search their home next month for the diamond, do you really think they would keep it there? The same damned thing.