Saddam Hussein interview for CNN

Title

Saddam Hussein interview for CNN

Genre

Interview

TX Date

29 Jan 1991

Year of production

1991

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Duration

00:04:15

Description

CNN reporter Peter Arnett speaks to Iraqi President, Saddam Hussein about the Gulf War in an exclusive interview. Hussein, speaking through an interpreter, says he does not believe Iraq will lose the war, as God is on its side. Interview (cut short as transmission from Baghdad interrupted) introduced and concluded by unidentified female anchor.

Contributors

CNN; Peter Arnett; Saddam Hussein

Keywords

UK; Great Britain; France; US; Religious belief; God; Wars (events); Iraq; Gulf War (1990-1991)

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