Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein is shown in custody after he was arrested near his Tikrit home Saturday night.
— U.S. Army, HO / AP photo
8 Saddam Captured Newsconference occuring NOW [Live Thread] ~ posted by bonesmccoy | CNN |
8 SADDAM HUSSEIN CAPTURED ~ posted by Bubba_Leroy | SkyNews
8 BUSH TO ADDRESS NATION RE SADDAM AT 12:15 EST (Live Thread) ~ posted by RobfromGa | FoxNews
No one was injured in the operation. Saddam appears in good health and is undergoing further evaluation.
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One more, from CENTCOM.
God bless our troops!
A pretty good day for Planet Earth:
1) Hussein is now a caged animal;
2) The Europeans (esp. the French) must be shiiting bricks, knowing that we have the ultimate source regarding their dealings with Hussein;
3) I'm sure that Dasshole is "deeply saddened," and
4) The Dems are in a total panic, esp. those running for President.
Remember this day - you should tell you grandchildren about it.
WOO-HOO, OOH-RAH, HOO-AH AND HALLELUJAH!!!
This one's for Rafat Abdulamajeed Muhammad!!!
I'm supposed to be studying...But I couldn't imagine being off FR today, a day I have waited for since 1990, for two-fifths of my life! I have wanted this bag of used bowel movement made to answer for his crimes for a very long time, and I'm holding back tears right now thinking about all those people in Hallabjah. But hey...that doesn’t mean there’s no room for humor!
A joke written by my lovely wife, Rambette66
Santa.
Bad Santa
Really, Really Bad Santa.
Woo-hoo!
Use the money to help rebuild Iraq.
Haul the rest of the stuff to 4th Infantry Division headquarters for trophies.
Statement by Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld on the Capture of Saddam Hussein
Today is a momentous day for the Iraqi people. The Iraqi people have now been liberated in spirit, as well as in fact. As they celebrate, we also stop to remember the many U.S. and Coalition forces who gave their lives to make this moment possible - including many brave Iraqis who served in their new security forces and who have died fighting for their country. Thanks to all of them, the Iraqi people face a future, not of terror, but of freedom. Today, many Iraqis can dare to believe what we have said from the beginning: that the era of the brutal dictatorship of Saddam Hussein is over. His terrorist regime is finished.
Yesterday's successful capture was the result of close coordination of intelligence and a rapid, skillfully-executed military action by U.S. forces. It reflects hard work, the courage and the determination of U.S. and coalition forces serving in Iraq. Americans can be enormously proud of them. And, it is important to remember, that each is a volunteer. Each stepped forward to serve and to help fight the global war on terror.
Challenges remain, to be sure. But, as President Bush said today, the United States will see this mission through.
We also give thanks for all the brave young men and women in uniform, from 34 nations, who are serving in Iraq today - as well as those stationed in Afghanistan and across the world, defending freedom in the global war on terror. Though they are far from home during this holiday season, they are serving a truly great cause - the cause of liberty. As the American people celebrate the holidays, we do so with gratitude in our hearts for the forces and for their families, who sacrifice for us all.
