Saddam Hussein

Iraqi dictator

Contemporary influential 138 sayings

Sayings by Saddam Hussein

We will prevail.

1990s-2000s — Frequent rallying cry in his speeches.
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Death to America! Death to Israel!

1990s-2000s — Chant in his public speeches and rallies.
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We are not afraid of anything. We are not afraid of death.

Early 2000s — Speech to Iraqi people during times of conflict.
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I am a man of destiny.

1980s — Interview with foreign press.
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The Americans are trying to steal our oil.

2003 — Speech before the 2003 invasion of Iraq.
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We will fight to the last drop of blood.

Early 2000s — Rallying cry to his forces.
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Iraq is the cradle of civilization.

1990s — Speech emphasizing Iraqi national pride.
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We will defend our land with our souls and our blood.

Early 2000s — Speech to the Iraqi people.
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The Zionists are our enemies.

1980s — Speech to the Ba'ath party.
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We are a nation of lions.

1990s — Speech to boost national morale.
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The great Satan is America.

1991 — Speech during the Gulf War.
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We will defeat the invaders.

2003 — Speech before the 2003 invasion.
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I am a simple man from the village.

1980s — Interview, attempting to portray humility.
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We have weapons of mass destruction, but we will not use them against our own people.

2003 — Interview with Dan Rather, a lie to deceive international community.
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The oil is for the Iraqi people.

1990s — Speech on national resources.
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We will rebuild Iraq, stronger than before.

1991 — Speech after the Gulf War.
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The conspiracy against Iraq will fail.

Late 1990s — Speech in defiance of international sanctions and threats.
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We will sacrifice our lives for Iraq.

Early 2000s — Rallying cry to his supporters.
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I am willing to die for my country.

2006 — Statement during his trial.
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The Iraqi people will triumph.

1990s-2000s — Frequent refrain in his speeches.
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