Saddam Hussein Quotes
A collection of quotes by Saddam Hussein.
Saddam Hussein was an Iraqi politician who served as the President of Iraq from 1979 until 2003. He was born on April 28, 1937, in the town of Al-Awja, near Tikrit, which is located in central Iraq. Saddam joined the Ba'ath Party in the early 1950s, later becoming involved in various political activities and plotting against government officials.
In 1979, Hussein rose to power after leading a coup that removed President Ahmed Hassan al-Bakr. As president, Saddam Hussein implemented a dictatorial regime, known for its authoritarian and oppressive policies. His regime prioritized strengthening Iraq's military power and asserting dominance in the turbulent region.
Hussein is best remembered for his aggressive foreign policies, including the Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988) and the invasion of Kuwait in 1990. These actions led to international condemnation and subsequent military interventions by Western countries. In 2003, the United States, together with its allies, launched the Iraq War, eventually overthrowing Saddam Hussein's regime.
After being captured by American forces in December 2003, Saddam Hussein faced trial in Iraq for crimes against humanity. He was found guilty of multiple charges, including ordering the killings and displacement of countless Iraqis, and was executed by hanging on December 30, 2006.
Saddam Hussein's time in power was marked by brutality and a long list of human rights abuses, leaving a lasting impact on Iraq and the region.