Muhammad Saeed al-Sahhaf Quotes

Iraqi diplomatic politician and Information Minister

Muhammad Saeed al-Sahhaf (born 1940) is a former Iraqi politician. He served as ambassador to several countries and, during the US-led invasion in 2003, as state information minister. His reports of disastrous US defeats during the invasion were ridiculed internationally, earning him the nickname of "Baghdad Bob."

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Native Name: محمد سعيد الصحاف

Alternative Names: Mohammed Saeed al-Sahhaf

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Lying is forbidden in Iraq. President Saddam Hussein will tolerate nothing but truthfulness as he is a man of great honour and integrity. Everyone is encouraged to speak freely of the truths evidenced in their eyes and hearts.

I now inform you that you are too far from reality.

The information was correct but the interpretations were not. I did my duty up to the last minute.

The American press is all about lies! All they tell is lies, lies and more lies!

They [<nowiki/>US soldiers] started to commit suicide on the Baghdad walls. We will encourage them to double their suicide attempts.

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