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Article: CIA to lead interrogation of Saddam Hussein.
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- Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL)
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- December 16, 2003
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Byline: Stephen J. Hedges
WASHINGTON _ The Central Intelligence Agency has been chosen to lead what could be a difficult, months-long interrogation of deposed Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said Tuesday, although Saddam will remain under the control of the U.S. military and the military will play a role in his questioning.
Rumsfeld suggested Saddam seemed to accept his fate. "I think that characterizing his general relationship with his captors, probably the best word would be `resigned,' " Rumsfeld said. But he declined to discuss whether Saddam has provided useful information since his capture.
U.S. officials ...