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August 7, 1990

Meeting between Saddam Hussein and His Senior Advisors Discussing the Future of Kuwait

This audio file contains a meeting between Saddam and officials discussing the future of Kuwait. Topics discussed include: integration with Iraq; creating free zones; Kuwait unification with Iraq; Kuwait's economic condition; the Kuwaiti community.

1989

Meeting between Saddam and unidentified ministers

This undated file is a meeting between Saddam and a number of unidentified Iraqi ministers. The file goes back to the days of Francois Mitterrand. The main topic of discussion was European efforts to create a united economy. Tariq Aziz briefed Saddam on the internal relations in Europe, especially between East and West Germany before the collapse of the Berlin Wall and the weaknesses of Communism and Socialism.

July 1, 1990

Saddam Briefing RCO

Saddam Hussein receiving well wishers of the (RCC) members on the occasion of (eid al-adha) holiday on (19900701). Topics were: marriage, women liberation, urban migration, nationalizing oil companies, wishing that the US would lend him or give him nuclear bombs equal to Israel's as a gift (jokingly).

Date unknown

Meeting Between Saddam Hussein and Council of Ministers

Saddam, Tariq Aziz, and other officials discuss the state of Arab diplomacy and the sanctions regime against Iraq. They consider prospects for lifting the sanctions in conjunction with the visit of Ekeus. They also discuss religious issues and the role of Islam in various Middle Eastern countries.

November 15, 1986

Saddam and the Revolutionary Command Council Discuss President Ronald Reagan's Speech in which he Admitted that the United States had a Relationship with Iran

This audio file contains a meeting between Saddam Hussein and the Revolutionary Command Council members to discuss the position of the US and Russia towards the Iraq war, specifically citing a Reagan speech which confirms US-Iran relations. It discusses Russia's position. Furthermore, he talks about the deal that America had offered to Iraq in which America would support Iraq with weapons and Iraq would give the US Russian tanks to be examined. Saddam comments on some of President Regan's speech like stopping the war and censuring violence. Saddam recommends sending a letter to the United States Government in which Iraq expresses its suspicions of the American positions. In addition, Saddam said that America is trying to create a misunderstanding between Iraq and Saudi Arabia, and America's desire of not leaving the alliance with Iran for the benefit of Russia will force it to achieve the Iranian ambitions in the Arabian Gulf. Then Tariq 'Aziz talks about the friendly relationships with the great countries. He said that it's a hopeless case because the great countries are running after their own benefits even if it's against its own friends. Discussion regarding America wanting to end the war through supporting Iran, also to achieve its alliance with Iran. He adds that if America follows this policy, it will commit political suicide in the region.

1995

Saddam Hussein Discussing Various International Topics Including the Oklahoma City Bombing with Senior Advisors

This audio file contains: 00:09‐02:10 Tariq Aziz talking to Saddam Hussein about the United States and making comparison between the numbers of Christians and Muslims in the southern states of America to Iraq's religious demography. 02:26‐ 09:11 Several officials are discussing problems in American Society. Saddam Hussein expects that many of the American States will require independence in the future. Moreover, they discuss the purposes of increasing the number of Mexican immigrants to the United States and California. 09:12‐18:09 Saddam Hussein and many officials are discussing topics related to Mexico, such as the internal problems in the Mexican regime, comparison between the Egyptian and the Mexican civilizations, the power of the Mexican economy and industry, and the problem of large numbers of Mexican immigrants to the United States. 18:21‐19:25 An unknown official is suggesting the foundation of a research center that is responsible for the study of Ba'ath party issues. 19:51‐32:50 Saddam Hussein is discussing with several officials the attitude of France toward Iraq and domestic issues in France. 33:09‐38:58 Saddam Hussein continues discussing France with several officials. 38:59‐39:48 An official is talking to Saddam about a personal issue, the conversation between them is not clear. 39:49‐41:06 Unclear conversation. 41:07‐65:08 No conversation.

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.

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.

1994

Saddam Hussein Meeting with his Cabinet and Ba'ath Party Members During the Embargo on Iraq and the Russian-Chechen War, and the Status of Iraqi Politics in Leadup to Elections

The following undated, hour long audio tape is from a meeting between Saddam Hussein, his cabinet, and Ba'ath Party members regarding the embargo on Iraq and the Russian-Chechen War.

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