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03-20-03, 02:14 AM
Saddam Defies 'Little Bush' in TV Address
Updated 12:40 AM ET March 20, 2003
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi President Saddam Hussein appeared on state television on Thursday, three hours after the United States launched a war to overthrow him, and thundered defiance against President Bush.
"The criminal little Bush has committed a crime against humanity," he said, wearing military uniform and a black beret.
He read from a prepared text. It was not possible to be certain the broadcast live but it appeared to be fresh.
Saddam's information minister introduced the broadcast, saying a jihad, or holy war, had begun.
Updated 12:40 AM ET March 20, 2003
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi President Saddam Hussein appeared on state television on Thursday, three hours after the United States launched a war to overthrow him, and thundered defiance against President Bush.
"The criminal little Bush has committed a crime against humanity," he said, wearing military uniform and a black beret.
He read from a prepared text. It was not possible to be certain the broadcast live but it appeared to be fresh.
Saddam's information minister introduced the broadcast, saying a jihad, or holy war, had begun.