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_SBCRETY/L_ U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation In Reply, Please Refer to Baghdad Operations Center File No. June 17, 2004 DECLASSIFIED BY uc/baw 60324 ON 05-21-2009 PSL While engaging ssa George L. Piro in cagual conversation in his detention cell, Saddam Hussein provided the following information: office, Normally, Hussein tried to schedule time between 3:00 P.M. and 6:00 p.m. to interact with the Iraqi citizens. Hussein preferred to drive himself and would direct his protective detail to ride as Passengers, which gave him the ability to stop whenever and wherever he wanted. Hussein took advantage of this time to address individual issues with citizens, which included discussions involving medical issues, personal grievances, etc. Hussein enjoyed exchanging ideas with those around him for purposes of developing solutions. He encouraged those around him to discuss issues and exchange ideas amongst each other as well as with him. However, Hussein did not enjoy debating others, even though he considered himself an excellent debater, and Superior to those around him. Whenever there were debates, Hussein Stated he normally wouldn't take part, and would remain silent. Hussein discussed individuals either related or close to him within the former Iraqi Government. Hussein stated Tariq Aziz (Black List #25) was very intelligent, and had the most knowledge regarding the West of all the Ba'ath Party Officials. Aziz was an excellent speaker, as he was a former English teacher and former editor of the Ba'ath Party newspaper. PS Hussein stated Ali Hasan Al-Majid (Black List #5) thought like an Arab. SSA Piro stated Al-Majid thought like a Bedouin, and Hussein stated that is what he meant to say. Al- 3-4) Hussein described former Vice President, Taha Yasin Ramadan's (Black List #20) personality as open. Ramadan was the This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. [It is the property of the I and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. —?