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August 9, 1988

Saddam and Ba'th Party Members Discussing the Iraqi Victory in the Iran-Iraq War

Saddam and Ba'th Party officials discuss the outcome of the Iran-Iraq War and the damage inflicted on Iran.

Date unknown

Revolutionary Command Council Meeting Attended by Saddam Hussein and High Ranking Military Commanders

This undated audio file handles one of the Revolutionary Command Council meetings, attended by Saddam Hussein and some high-ranking commanders. The meeting addressed the UN and the Security Council resolutions against Iraq. Also discussed were the negotiations with Russia and France, British messages to the Russians to help release an unidentified British prisoner, frozen Iraqi assets, and biological/chemical weapons.

October 1995

Saddam Hussein meeting with various advisers

This file contains the following discussion regarding the Republican Guard. Saddam calls for the strengthening of the thinking and culture of the members of the Guard. They discuss the effects of the sanctions and the US military presence in the Gulf, along with the crisis of March 1995.

Date unknown

Meeting presided by Saddam Hussein and Iraqi Officials

This undated audio file is of a meeting presided by Saddam Hussein and attended by several Iraqi officials discussing the following issues: the Iran-Iraq War, trying to avoid damage to Iraqi Oil Establishments, and attacks on al-Basrah and Iraqi Oil Establishments in 1979. Discussions also cover Iraqi water borders, internal development within Iraq, Arab potential to develop nuclear weapons and the impact of such a program, the Arab-Israeli conflict, and peace operations around the world and particularly the Arab world.

February 29, 1992

Saddam's Meetings with Military Commanders on 29 February 1992

This Audio file contains the following: A meeting between Saddam Hussein and his military commanders. Saddam says that he did not expect the post-Gulf War uprising in the South, but that he did expect to be attacked by the United States. They discuss the power of the tribes and their ties to the government, internal security issues, and emergency plans in case of another uprising.

Date unknown

Saddam Hussein Meeting with Iraqi Ministers regarding the Advantages of Invading Kuwait

This undated 63‐minute audio file highlights a meeting between Saddam Hussein and the Iraqi Cabinet discussing the relations between Saddam and Kuwait. Saddam Hussein asked the ministers to give their views on the process of merging Kuwait with Iraq. The ministers in turn gave their opinions and encouraged Saddam on his courageous step, namely invading Kuwait. They also mentioned information about the Kuwaiti people and their conditions and that Kuwait was a part of Iraq.

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.

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.

February 4, 1998

President Saddam Hussein Meeting Reports with Arab and Foreign Ministers Delegates and Envoys

This document contains pp. 5-39 of the original 64 page document. The original media and title to this record have been released to the internet. Pages 5-24 contain the meeting report of Saddam and Mr. Bertrand De Forte, the General Secretary of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Pages 25-39 contain the meeting report of Saddam and the General Secretary of the Arab League, Mr. 'Ismat 'Abd-al-Majid.

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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