February 2003, 09.33
Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein has challenged US President George W Bush to take part in a TV debate.
The challenge was made in an interview Saddam did with famous US journalist Dan Rather.
Saddam said the debate would be a chance for George W Bush to convince the world why there should be war with Iraq.
'No'
Dan Rather
The White House has dismissed the idea completely.
In the interview, Saddam also suggested he might not follow UN orders to destroy some of his missiles.
The UN says the powerful al-Samoud II missiles are banned because they can travel too far if fired.
Saddam's been given till Saturday to destroy them.
Saddam said the debate would be a chance for George W Bush to convince the world why there should be war with Iraq.
'No'
Dan Rather
The White House has dismissed the idea completely.
In the interview, Saddam also suggested he might not follow UN orders to destroy some of his missiles.
The UN says the powerful al-Samoud II missiles are banned because they can travel too far if fired.
Saddam's been given till Saturday to destroy them.
What a difference two years makes, for Saddam, Dan Rather,and for President George W. Bush. Way to go President Bush!