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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.
Date unknown	Meeting between Saddam Hussein and Unidentified High Ranking Officials Regarding US Plans to Attack Iraq, Irrigation Projects, and other Military Issues This undated audio file is of a meeting chaired by Saddam Hussein. It contains information on the United States and its efforts to shape international public opinion, U.S. and Iraqi military capabilities, Husayn Kamil, the run-up to the Gulf War in 1990-91, U.S. and coalition air raids, the Republican Guard, logistical issues, the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, Hosni Mubarak and other Arab leaders, and the Soviet Union.
1990	Meeting between Saddam and Iraqi Military Commanders to Discuss Preparations to Defend against Attacks by Colation Forces after the Gulf War This file contains the record of a meeting between Saddam and his military commanders on efforts to defend Iraq from any coalition attacks following the Gulf War. They discuss the UN inspection regime, the diplomatic panorama, the prospects for Russian support, and other issues. They argue that Iraq was stronger after the Gulf War than before.
1988	A meeting between Saddam Hussein and some Iraqi officials regarding political relations between Iraq, Iran, and the US This undated 63-minute audio file contains a meeting between Saddam Hussein and some Iraqi officials regarding the political relationship between Iraq, Iran, and the USA.
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.