New Details about Saddam Hussein from the CIA

(Christian Science Monitor) Peter Grier and Faye Bowers - "I want to make sure that - close the door please - the germ and chemical warheads...are available, so that in case we ordered an attack, they can do it without missing any of their targets," Saddam Hussein said. This recorded conversation, obtained by the CIA's Iraq Survey Group, probably took place during the second week of January 1991. U.S. officials say it is evidence of the keen interest Hussein took in weapons of mass destruction.


2012-11-03 00:00:00

Full Article

BACK

Visit the Daily Alert Archive