19 Top Saddam Hussein Quotes

Famous As: 5th President of Iraq (1979-2003)

Born On: 1937

Died On: 2006

Born In: Al Awja, Iraq

Died At Age: 69

Saddam Hussein was a member of the revolutionary ‘Arab Socialist Ba’ath Party,’ and served as the President of Iraq from 1979 to 2003. He is considered to have played a leading role in regime change that brought the party authority in Iraq in 1968. He earned a lot of praise for his success in settling the religious unrest that prevailed in the country. However, it is also said that Iraq has had its best as well as worst times under him. Read through the collection of sayings and quotes by Saddam Hussein, which have been gathered from his speeches, thoughts, populace utterances, interviews and life. Let us browse through the interesting quotes and thoughts by Saddam Hussein.

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Women make up one half of society. Our society will remain backward and in chains unless its women are liberated, enlightened and educated.

Women make up one half of society. Our society will remain backward and in chains unless its women are liberated, enlightened and educated.
Women Will
Saddam Hussein

We are ready to sacrifice our souls, our children and our families so as not to give up Iraq. We say this so no one will think that America is capable of breaking the will of the Iraqis with its weapons.

We are ready to sacrifice our souls, our children and our families so as not to give up Iraq. We say this so no one will think that America is capable of breaking the will of the Iraqis with its weapons.
Think
Saddam Hussein

Allah is on our side. That is why we will beat the aggressor.

Allah is on our side. That is why we will beat the aggressor.
Saddam Hussein

We are not intimidated by the size of the armies, or the type of hardware the US has brought.

We are not intimidated by the size of the armies, or the type of hardware the US has brought.
Saddam Hussein

Remember the valiant Iraqi peasant and how he shot down an American Apache with an old weapon.

Remember the valiant Iraqi peasant and how he shot down an American Apache with an old weapon.
Saddam Hussein

Those who fight in God's cause will be victorious.

Those who fight in God's cause will be victorious.
God Will
Saddam Hussein

I am not guilty, I am innocent.
Saddam Hussein

You know me... If you are Iraqi, you know me.

You know me... If you are Iraqi, you know me.
Me
Saddam Hussein

I said I'm the president of Iraq... I did not say deposed.

I said I'm the president of Iraq... I did not say deposed.
Saddam Hussein

Baghdad is determined to force the Mongols of our age to commit suicide at its gates.

Baghdad is determined to force the Mongols of our age to commit suicide at its gates.
Saddam Hussein

Politics is when you say you are going to do one thing while intending to do another. Then you do neither what you said nor what you intended.

Politics is when you say you are going to do one thing while intending to do another. Then you do neither what you said nor what you intended.
Saddam Hussein

I am not going to answer to this so-called court, out of respect for the truth and the will of the Iraqi people. I've said what I've said, and I'm not guilty.

I am not going to answer to this so-called court, out of respect for the truth and the will of the Iraqi people. I've said what I've said, and I'm not guilty.
Will
Saddam Hussein

I didn't say 'former president,' I said 'president,' and I have the constitutional rights according to the constitution, including immunity from prosecution.

I didn't say 'former president,' I said 'president,' and I have the constitutional rights according to the constitution, including immunity from prosecution.
Saddam Hussein

If you are Iraqi, you know who I am... and you know that I do not tire. I am the president of Iraq and I refuse to answer these questions because this court is illegitimate.

If you are Iraqi, you know who I am... and you know that I do not tire. I am the president of Iraq and I refuse to answer these questions because this court is illegitimate.
Saddam Hussein

There is much to be said for having an experienced international jurist who is entirely unconnected with the allied invaders, on the tribunal.

There is much to be said for having an experienced international jurist who is entirely unconnected with the allied invaders, on the tribunal.
Saddam Hussein

The west need someone to tell the man who walks around with the biggest stick in the world, that that stick can`t bring down God`s house.

The west need someone to tell the man who walks around with the biggest stick in the world, that that stick can`t bring down God`s house.
Need
Saddam Hussein