Iraqi President Saddam Hussein said on Wednesday in a televised speech marking Iraq's July 17 revolution that the United States and its allies would not be able to topple his government.
Saddam, marking the 34th anniversary of the revolution which brought him to power, also stated Iraqis were well-prepared and equipped to defend their country against any military assault.
"Temmuz (July Revolution) returns to say to all evil tyrants and oppressors of the world: You will never defeat me this time. Never! Even if you come together from all over the world, and invite all the devils as well, to stand by you," Saddam said.
"Temmuz also returns armed with swords, bow and spear, carrying its shield or gun and cannon...or poised in its battle trench which may, through caution and alertness, save life from schemes, conspiracies, and perfidy, and protect all our dear men," the Iraqi leader declared. (Albawaba.com)
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