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Quote by Raghad Hussein

“Saddam was tranquillised when captured ... He would be a lion even when caged. Every honest person who knows Saddam knows that he is firm and powerful.”

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Raghad Hussein

Raghad Hussein (born September 2, 1968) is the eldest daughter of Saddam Hussein, the former President of Iraq. She is the daughter of Saddam Hussein and Sajida Talfah. Raghad was primarily involved in business activities during her father's rule and married an Iraqi businessman, with whom she had children. After the 2003 US invasion of Iraq, Raghad went into exile and has since lived in Jordan. She has participated in political activities supporting her family's legacy and has appeared in media defending her father's rule. In recent years, she has occasionally appeared in public, continuing to advocate for her family's political heritage. more

“They think my father has a lack of concern for human rights, but regardless of details, the Americans should be humanitarian in dealing with his family, because we are human. Saddam has three young ladies and they have children, I have five, Rana has four, and Hala has two. Therefore, our father is very dear to us. His grandchildren love him a lot. Why aren't humanitarian factors taken into account?”