Saddam Hussein

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This paper provides a brief autobiographical overview of the life of Saddam Hussein, Iraqi dictator. It then focuses on Hussein's military and political career against the backdrop of the 1991 Gulf War and a potential war between the United States and Iraq in current times. The paper examines the way the Western world perceives Hussein, in comparison to how he is viewed by the Arab world, especially by his own people.

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"The Untied States is vigorously opposed to Saddam Hussein and his position as "absolute ruler of Iraq." A reporter for the BBC news says, "Saddam has the dubious distinction of being the world's best known and most hated Arab leader." (Butt) The views expressed by the United States regarding the rule of Hussein are undeniable negative. He has been depicted as "The Butcher of Baghdad", a tyrannical, impulsive, despot, a thug and a masterful manipulator. (Stefoff)"

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