Kofi Annan's Free Pass

"Annan's performance did not meet the standards of the United Nations"

That was the language used in the original draft of the report on Kofi Annan and the selection of Cotecna to manage part of the Oil for Food program. According to Paul Volcker, he changed the wording used in the final report at the request of Kofi Annan's attorney because of Annan's concern that using terms like that would force his resignation as UN Secretary General. This and more from a fascinating interview with Volcker by the LAT's Maggie Farley.

As for what should be done about Kofi Annan, well, as they say, better late than never. . .