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 US President George W Bush.
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"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 that the broadcast was live but it appeared to be fresh.
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Saddam's information minister introduced the broadcast, saying a jihad, or holy war, had begun.
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Saddam's information minister introduced the broadcast, saying a jihad, or holy war, had begun.
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