07-01-04 (Baghdad, Iraq-AP) -- It began at 2:15 in the afternoon, Baghdad time, when four Humvees and an armored military bus pulled up to a former palace on the outskirts of the Iraqi capital.
Saddam Hussein had arrived at what's now called Camp Victory,
for his first court appearance since he was turned over to Iraqi
custody. A judge asked if he was Saddam Hussein. According to a pool reporter, Saddam replied, "Yes I am Saddam Hussein, president of
Iraq."
Saddam had some questions for the judge, too, at one point
asking if he represented the coalition. The judge said, "No, I
represent the Iraqi people." After seven charges against him were read, Saddam said he was surprised to be charged, because everything was carried out in his capacity as president. He also said the proceedings against him were theater, and that "the real criminal is Bush," who he said is trying to win re-election.
Posted: 05/22/13 - (Idabel, Okla.) – For anyone interested in learning more about building preservation, Idabel Main Street will host “Historic Building Maintenance,” a workshop on the care and maintenance of the historic district, June 25th, from 5:30pm – 7:00pm, at the Idabel Public Library. Read More
Posted: 05/08/13 - The Sherman Public Library is very excited about our upcoming Summer Reading Club for children and teens. Children ages birth-11 can Dig into Reading and join the Youth Summer Reading Club. The theme for the Teen Summer Reading Club this year is Beneath the Surface and it is open to teens ages 12-18. Read More
Posted: 05/07/13 - DURANT, Okla. – Regent Terry Matlock will deliver remarks at Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Spring Commencement, scheduled for Saturday, May 11, at Paul Laird Field. The ceremony (for all schools) will begin at 10 a.m. A reception will follow at 11:30 a.m. in the Visual & Performing Arts Center. Read More
