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Debriefing the president the interrogation of saddam hussein. Having studied saddam hussein for several years prior to the war in iraq, nixon became the cias choice to interview the suspect to ensure that the man captured was in fact the iraqi president. The book is important both for its insights into saddam the person and also for the broader lessons regarding the operations of the u. This book is written as an autobiography in the first person, discussing the authors career up to and beyond the war in iraq. The interrogation of saddam hussein book online at best prices in india on. Sep 01, 2017 debriefing the president the interrogation of saddam hussein john nixon. The interrogation of saddam hussein john nixon in december 2003, after one of the largest, most aggressive manhunts in history, us military forces captured iraqi president saddam hussein near his hometown of tikrit. The interrogation of saddam hussein 01 by nixon, john isbn. The interrogation of saddam hussein, john nixon tells the fascinating story of saddam husseins capture and. In debriefing the president, former cia analyst john nixon recalls his time debriefing saddam hussein, the former leader of iraq. We all like the idea of saving a bit of cash, so when we found out how many good quality used products are out there we just had to let you know. Digital audiobook 12262016 paperback 7172018 cdaudio 12272016.

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