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CNN reporter Peter Arnett on Monday gaveummary of hiainute Interview with Saddam Husayn conducted earlier in the day in Baghdad. CNN may broadcast the Interview tomorrow.
Saddam said he is prepared toong, comprehensive, and bloody war with the US and coalition forcea. Saddam repeated hia now-faniliar declaration that Kuwait is part of Iraq forever. He also claims that Iraq has nuclear as well as chemical and biological warheads for its missiles. Saddam'a major points reportedly vera:
US la ultimately to blame for the huge oil spill in the Gulf because it first attacked Iraqi oil tankers and facilities on land. He asserted that Iraqi field commanders are fully justified ln using the release of oil on land or sea for defensive purposes.
will use weapons that in terms of force "equate" with those used against Iraq. He also claimad that the Al-Husaynsecond largest Scud-typanuclear, chemical, and biological capabilities.
--Iraq's treatment of coalition POWs is justified because detention of Iraqi students in Western countries amounts to unjustified internment. Saddam reportedly expressed frustration with "hypocritical Western politicians" who convinced hin to release Western civilian hostages last December.
--The deployment of Iraqi aircraft to Iran, ia appropriate because Iranuslia neighbor who also views the US as Che infidel. He said any decision to use those aircraft later on in the war would depend on the circuastances at the tlaa, but that he would "respect" Iran's decision on the Batter.
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appreciated and any moveaent toward dialogue or negotiations was coaplately up to President Bush. He aald he la readyand war ha firmly believes Iraq will win. ap
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