Come on .... what's 21-billion-with-a-B-dollars amongst friends?
That's how much we know - so far - was skimmed off the program by Saddam (in part to revitalize his weapons programs). This is a HUGE story and I think we're just seeing the tip of the iceberg right now. Despite the corruption, France and Germany have already lined up in support of Annan and the UN.
http://newsmax.com/archives/articles/2004/12/3/145645.shtml