Memos, Kofi, and OFF

A memo has surfaced stating that Kofi Annan: (1) met in 1998 with Cotecna's then vice president, (2) discussed Cotecna's effort to win an Oil For Food contract, and (3) promised support for Cotecna winning the contract.

Kofi Annan has denied involvement in influencing Cotecna's selection, denied meeting Cotecna's executives, and denied discussing the contract with his son, Kojo, who was employed by Cotecna at the time.

But the memo appears to raise questions about the secretary general's role.

CQ weighs in.