[Allegra]

The conspirators, he said, were in that very room. As the 42-year-old Saddam coolly puffed on a cigar, names of the supposed plotters were read out. As each name was called, secret police led them away. Twenty-two people were executed.

Actually, some of them were shot right there in the assembly room in full view of everyone in attendance. I've seen video footage of it.

Chilling.

[SoldierDad]

Morning Allegra. I hope things are calm there. Stay safe.

[El Sordo]

I understand that Saddam made people pull the trigger on friends that day as a way of forcing them to prove their loyalty.

Chilling indeed.