U.S. forces capture Saddam Hussein at remote farmhouse near Tikrit, Iraq [DoD]

DoD ^ | Dec. 14, 2003

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

SADDAM CAPTURED Troops from the 4th Infantry Division's 1st Brigade Combat Team captured former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein without incident Dec. 13. Saddam was found hiding in a storehouse at a remote farmhouse near Tikrit, Iraq.

U.S. forces capture Saddam Hussein at remote farmhouse near Tikrit, Iraq

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2003 -- “We got him.” U.S. Ambassador L. Paul Bremer II announced in Baghdad, Iraq, at about 7 a.m. this morning. “Saddam Hussein was captured Saturday, Dec. 13, at about 8:30 p.m. local time, in a cellar in the town of Adwar, which is about 15 kilometers south of Tikrit.” “This is a great day in Iraq’s history,’ Bremer said to the Iraqi people. “For decades, hundreds of thousands of you suffered at the hands of this cruel man. For decades Saddam Hussein divided you citizens against each other. For decades he threatened and attacked your neighbors. Those days are over forever. “Now it is time to look to the future – to your future of hope, to a future of reconciliation. Iraq’s future, your future, has never been more full of hope.

"The tyrant is a prisoner. The economy is moving forward. You have before the prospect of a sovereign government in a few months. “With the arrest of Saddam Hussein, there is a new opportunity for the members of the former regime, whether military or civilian to end their bitter opposition. Let them now come forward in a spirit of reconciliation and hope, lay down their arms and join you, their fellow citizens, in the task of building the new Iraq. “Now is the time for all Iraqis, Arabs and Kurds, Sunnis and Shia, Christian and Turkimen, to build a prosperous, democratic Iraq at peace with itself and with its neighbors.” Related American Forces Press Article: Sanchez credits Iraqi cooperation with making precise coalition strikes possible

[ducks1944]

I was wondering the same thing: If we can't do it let the Iraq do it. Or do it and don't ask don't tell is OK by me.

[ducks1944]

I was wondering the same thing: If we can't do it let the Iraq do it. Or do it and don't ask don't tell is OK by me.

[GeronL]

Thanks for the link!

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

Thanks for the reminder of the tough times ahead, winker.

Guard members from 19 states went to Afghanistan last month to train the Afghan army. I don't think our troops are underestimating Al Qaeda. They did rid the terrorist cell of a few thousand members in late 2001, and would no doubt do it again if necessary.

Our troops in Iraq are suffering, and learning, too. Saddam is not the norm.

[PhiKapMom]

ROFLOL!!!!!!!! That was funny! -- love the picture of the Saddam spokesman!

[ALOHA RONNIE]

NEVER FORGET

...Actually, it's pretty much nosensical to say that the USA hasn't mastered how to fight an Anti-Guerilla War. In the Vietnam War Helicopter Airmobility worked just fine, thank you. I know, 'cause I was there at the very start. It won every Battle there, including my U.S. 7th Air Cavalry's Battle of the IA DRANG Valley in November 1965 ...as depicted in MEL GIBSON's outstanding recent Motion Picture:


.."WE WERE SOLDIERS"

http://www.WeWereSoldiers.com


...What the USA has not yet fully mastered is how to deal with
a lying Media that works on behalf of our Enemies Within and Without ...to do US in.

...T'is a pity that we can't afford to not hold these liars accountable for this any longer after the Attacks of September 11, 2001 and the threat of more such Attacks on US here at home in the future.


Time to:

NAIL WALTER CRONKITE
NAIL DAN RATHER
NAIL TOM BROKAW
NAIL PETER JENNINGS,

Friends of HILLARY all.




Signed:.."ALOHA RONNIE" Guyer / Vet-Battle of IA DRANG-1965

http://www.lzxray.com/guyer_collection.htm
(Photos)

NEVER FORGET

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

"Actually, it's pretty much nosensical to say that the USA hasn't mastered how to fight an Anti-Guerilla War."

You got that right Brother!

[winker]

I agree because I am Vietnam Vintage as well; Thieves and Liars can never be allowed to go unchallenged! I guess what I am saying is 34 years later we are still fighting the stygma and all the Myths. The learning curve is still not straightned out! Time = $$$$$ and we are running low on both! There is a point of no return out there somewhere.

[Joy Angela]

And the Internet is our
Hammer.


<<<...What the USA has not yet fully mastered is how to deal with
a lying Media that works on behalf of our Enemies Within and Without ...to do US in.

...T'is a pity that we can't afford to not hold these liars accountable for this any longer after the Attacks of September 11, 2001 and the threat of more such Attacks on US here at home in the future.


Time to:

NAIL WALTER CRONKITE
NAIL DAN RATHER
NAIL TOM BROKAW
NAIL PETER JENNINGS,

Friends of HILLARY all. <<<

[Joy Angela]

And Christ...

The Carpenter.