[VRWC_minion]

(15:30) Iraq denies reports of Saddam illness

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January, 03 2001

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The Iraqi Information Ministry has vigorously rejected media reports that have surfaced in the last few days contending Iraqi President Saddam Hussein has suffered a stroke.

In comment, a ministry spokesman said the reports "Were so ludicrous, they did not even warrant a response."

The spokesman added, "The entire world saw how President Saddam stood for five hours on a reviewing platform at a military parade."

The spokesman went on to boast "He (Saddam) fired 140 times from a rifle held in one hand, something most young people cannot do."

[4everontheRight]

That information isn't coming from Baghdad Bob is it???

[ridesthemiles]

140 rounds from one rifle? No Calif guns laws there? Being just a dumb blonde, please explain 140 rounds from one rifle non-stop.

Even if he did stand for hours in a reviewing stand: THAT WAS THEN--THIS IS NOW.