Saddam Wants to Die in Iraq, Won't Consider Exile: Yamani

Tehran Times ^ | March 17 2003

[knighthawk]

GENEVA - President Saddam Hussein wants to die in Iraq and will resist pressure from other Arab nations and the United States to go into exile, former Saudi oil minister and co-founder of OPEC Sheikh Ahmad Zaki al-Yamani said Sunday, AFP reported.

"The message (from Saddam) that I see in his television declarations is unequivocal. He wants to die in Iraq," Al-Yamani told the Swiss newspaper Dimanche in an interview.

"People that know him have told me that for Saddam life without power is not life," he added.

Kuwaiti State Minister for Foreign Affairs Mohamed al-Sabah had Wednesday described Saddam's exile as the "last chance" for Iraq to avoid a U.S.-led invasion of the country.

The idea of exile had initially been floated by the United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al-Nahyan, and U.S. President George W. Bush has said it would be "fine" if Saddam went into exile to avoid a U.S.-led war.

However, Al-Yamini said the United States can now no longer step back from a war with Iraq, adding military action could start during the final week in March, and by April 15 at the very latest.

He also described as "reliable" reports that Saddam was planning to repeat his strategy from the Persian Gulf War by setting fire to oil wells with explosives.

[knighthawk]

I think we can grant him that wish.

[knighthawk]

Ping

[VRWCmember]

President Saddam Hussein wants to die in Iraq ...

How convenient, we have some excellent personnel in place to help him achieve that ambition.

[Maceman]

I hope this is true.

An exiled Saddam at liberty with billions of dollars and guaranteed security is NOT a good idea. His fortune dwarfs bin LAden's, and he can cause a lot of harm with his billiones.

We need to kill him.

[rogue yam]

President Saddam Hussein wants to die in Iraq

Okee dokee...

[mass55th]

Hopefully, we'll be able to accomodate him.

[scooby321]

I wonder why he had to planes to bolt in 1991 War then

[CholeraJoe]

Saddam: "I want to die in Iraq."

Bush: "Your offer is acceptable."

[anniegetyourgun]

"People that know him have told me that for Saddam life without power is not life," he added."

Yeah, life is hardly worth living when you can't oppress, murder, and torture people. It's just so meaningless when people don't tremble in fear before you. What's it all about when you can't bluster on about meeting your enemies wherever there is air, water, and sky? Life's just too short to be a reasonable human being who actually cares about his land and people.

[parcel_of_rogues]

"People that know him have told me that for Saddam life without power is not life," he added.

Without a couple of tongues to cut out--its not worth getting out of bed in the morning.

[Semper Paratus]

"Is that your final answer?"

[Pan_Yans Wife]

"People that know him have told me that for Saddam life without power is not life," he added.

He declines exile, and will die because of his ego. This is justice.

[w_over_w]

Great! Now instead of Bush giving him 72hrs. he can give him 7.2

[M Kehoe]

President Saddam Hussein wants to die in Iraq...

Not a problem. We have just the tools to help him.

5.56mm

[capydick]

Than die in Iraq he will.

[Spruce]

Just go stand in your front yard for a few minutes, Saddam. You won't feel a thing.

[dougiefresh]

How did Yani get involved in this?

[Maigrey]

That's fine with me. I'm sending my cousin to oblige him his dying wish!

[Trapper]

Rumor has it that saddam is going to Paris to get a job as a contract consultant to the French. He is the mother of all cowards.

[Mad Dawgg]

"Saddam Wants to Die in Iraq..."

US Armed forces to Sadam: No Problem good buddy, will immediately move to comply with your request, please accept the large package we are sending marked M.O.A.B. (end message)