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August 25, 1981	Transcript of a Meeting between Saddam Hussein and the General Command of the Armed Forces talking about Islamic History and the Situation around al‐Huwayzah This file contains Pages 102‐112 and 130‐140 of the original 140 page document. The written information considered conversations between Saddam and the High leaders of the Army, talking, suggesting, discussing and revising the histories of early Islamic battles and their heroes, warriors and commanders. They also discuss the situation around al‐Huwayzah, as well as other various battle‐related issues. There is a military cooperative situation between Iraq and Jordan, with vague references to a possible transfer of funds or arms transfer, that is also mentioned. The purchase of foreign currency, specifically French francs, is also briefly discussed.
October 1980	Saddam meeting with the General Command of the Armed Forces about the Iran-Iraq War This file contains pages 1-102, 106-248, and 267-8 of the original 291 page document. This file contains meetings between Saddam Hussein and the General Command of the Armed Forces in 1980. The content includes discussion about the Iran-Iraq War. Tariq Aziz and Taha Yasin Ramadan were present.
January 7, 1981	Transcript of a General Command of the Armed Forces Meeting during the 1st Gulf War and Telephone Conversations This file contains handwritten transcripts from a recording of a meeting of the Armed Forces, General Command and Saddam's phone conversations with a group of military leaders, dated January 7, 1981. These meetings cover military considerations for the Iraqi Forces in the 1st Gulf War and suggestions from commanders. Pages 2‐6 include the index of this record. Pages 7‐29 talk about the position of the Iraqi Forces during the Iraqi‐Iranian War, procedures, and military‐type discussions to reinforce their forces there and matters of providing ammunitions and tanks. Pages 30‐56 include a conversation about the position and failures of their aircrafts, especially helicopters. They mentioned the military policy of Stalin. They also talk about the military formation of divisions and brigades of the land forces. Pages 57‐80 proceed with the same conversation and mention Hitler and his military policy in addition to some historical events. Pages 81‐92 include comments from the meeting's attendants on field events and positive sides utilized during this war and the spirit of fighters in the battlefield. Pages 93‐123 include an enthusiastic conversation with Saddam Hussein about the achievements made by the Iraqi fighters. In addition, there is communication between army units and some additional suggestions. Pages 124‐146 continue the same above discussion and conclude the results. They also discuss other relevant subjects such as the injuries and casualties of the enemy.
August 1, 1989	Saddam Hussein meets with Ali Hasan Al-Majid and Governors of Sulaimanyya about development, tourism, and Kurds. The Original Media and Title to this reocrd have been releaseed to the internet. This file contains a meeting between Saddam Hussein and Iraqi officials discussing different issues, including: internal migration; trouism in Kurdistan; conversation about the Kurdish people.
Date unknown	A meeting between Saddam Hussein and some Ba'ath party members This undated 62-minute audio file spotlights one of Saddam Hussein's meetings with some Ba'th party members. The following issues were discussed: The political conditions of Syria; mistakes by Qaddafi; Iranian hostility against Iraq; reasons for waging war; the Iranian regime; the effectiveness of oil on economy; the relationship between Iran and the UNSC as it related to Iraq.
May 27, 1987	Saddam and High Ranking Iraqi Officials Discussing the American Frigate "Stark" This file contains 18 minutes of audio recorded tape of Saddam's meeting with high ranking Iraqi officials discussing internal issues including the attack on the USS Stark.
September 20, 1990	Saddam Hussein and Iraqi Officials Discussing how to Deal with Foreign Diplomats in Kuwait and International Perceptions of Iraq This file contains a meeting between Saddam Hussein and some of his officials who discuss the international attitudes concerining Iraq.
March 28, 1987	Saddam and Military Corps Commanders discuss the Great Day and Great Harvest Battles, Analyze Iranian Intentions, and discuss Iranian Efforts to Capture Basra This file contains a meeting between President Saddam Hussein and officials and corps commanders during the Iran-Iraq War. Saddam and his advisors discuss the Great Day and Great Harvest battles, analyze Iranian intentions, and discuss Iranian efforts to capture Basra.
Date unknown	Saddam Hussein attending an Iraqi government meeting with Ba'th Party members regarding the use of chemical weapons. Saddam discusses chemical weapons and world politics with his advisers. He mentions that Iraq may teach the Arab countries how to manufacture chemical weapons technology. He discusses his threats against Israel and that country's weapons program. He discusses Iranian military programs and cooperation with China and North Korea.
1988	Saddam Hussein and High-Ranking Officers Discussing the Liberation of Al-Fao This file contains an audio record of a meeting between Saddam Hussein and other unidentified Iraqi high-ranking officers. They discuss the Iran-Iraq War, the battle for al-Fao in 1986, the importance of the Republican Guard, the enemy's organization and strategies, and issues pertaining to weaponry. The officers conclude the meeting by congratulating Saddam Hussein for victory in liberating al-Fao.