Saddam Hussein

God wanted to tell us don't be surprised when people are traitors to you.

2004 — FBI interview.

Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

God wanted to tell us don't be surprised when people are traitors to you.

2004 — FBI interview.

Strange & Unusual Disputed

A prisoner can not do anything for the people.

2004 — FBI interview.

Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

A prisoner can not do anything for the people.

2004 — FBI interview.

Strange & Unusual Disputed

It's in God's hands.

2004 — FBI interview.

Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

It's in God's hands.

2004 — FBI interview.

Strange & Unusual Disputed

Life does not accept only one idea. It accepts only one God.

2004 — FBI interview, discussing political parties.

Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

Life does not accept only one idea. It accepts only one God.

2004 — FBI interview, discussing political parties.

Strange & Unusual Disputed

Perhaps, a conversation between two such educated people will not be useful or successful.

2004 — FBI interview, in response to a question regarding his own mistakes.

Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

Perhaps, a conversation between two such educated people will not be useful or successful.

2004 — FBI interview, in response to a question regarding his own mistakes.

Strange & Unusual Disputed

If one says he is perfect, he is saying he is like God.

2004 — FBI interview, discussing mistakes.

Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

If one says he is perfect, he is saying he is like God.

2004 — FBI interview, discussing mistakes.

Strange & Unusual Disputed

We are not weak, and because of the war, we did not want our position to be taken as a sign of weakness, that we were begging. At the appropriate time we will tell the Americans, 'Come.'

1982 — Interview with TIME, on relations with the U.S.

Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

We are not weak, and because of the war, we did not want our position to be taken as a sign of weakness, that we were begging. At the appropriate time we will tell the Americans, 'Come.'

1982 — Interview with TIME, on relations with the U.S.

Strange & Unusual Confirmed

Until now, the position of the U.S. toward Iraq and the Arabs has been hostile.

1982 — Interview with TIME, on relations with the U.S.

Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

Until now, the position of the U.S. toward Iraq and the Arabs has been hostile.

1982 — Interview with TIME, on relations with the U.S.

Strange & Unusual Confirmed

It is unnatural not to have relations with one of the two superpowers.

1982 — Interview with TIME, on relations with the U.S.

Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

It is unnatural not to have relations with one of the two superpowers.

1982 — Interview with TIME, on relations with the U.S.

Strange & Unusual Confirmed

The Iranians have not responded to our peaceful attempts. We had hoped that Iran would put into effect a cease-fire and enter into negotiations. The Iranian regime faces two choices: either its troops remain where they are, engaging in artillery exchanges, or they try to penetrate our territory. If they attack, they will fail. They will not be capable of imposing a regime on Iraq that would be a lackey for Tehran.

1982 — Interview with TIME, on the Iran-Iraq War.

Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

The Iranians have not responded to our peaceful attempts. We had hoped that Iran would put into effect a cease-fire and enter into negotiations. The Iranian regime faces two choices: either its troops remain where they are, engaging in artillery exchanges, or they try to penetrate our territory. If they attack, they will fail. They will not be capable of imposing a regime on Iraq that would be a lackey for Tehran.

1982 — Interview with TIME, on the Iran-Iraq War.

Strange & Unusual Confirmed

Sayings by Saddam Hussein