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Article: New details about Saddam Hussein, gleaned from the CIA; Iraq's dictator developed an aversion to using telephones and a penchant for writing novels as he sparred with the UN.(USA)
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- The Christian Science Monitor
- Article date:
- November 3, 2004
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Byline: Peter Grier and Faye Bowers Staff writers of The Christian Science Monitor
WASHINGTON -- Saddam Hussein opened the meeting by complaining about collars. The neckline of a suit designed for use in an upcoming ceremony was too high, the Iraqi dictator told assembled senior officials. It should be lowered, just a little, so the underlying shirt would be visible without being too obvious.
Then he segued into more important matters.
"I want to make sure that - close the door please - the germ and chemical warheads ... are available [to those concerned], so that in case we ordered an attack, they can do it without missing any of their ...