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Saddam Hussein Meeting with His Cabinet to Discuss the 1982 Budget

Transcript of an audio file containing a meeting between Saddam Hussein and the Cabinet to discuss the 1982 budget. They discuss the requirements of the various ministries and the need for financial austerity. They discuss the implications for various sectors--health, education, services, agriculture, and others. They discuss defense expenditures as well. Inflation and food prices are also mentioned. Saddam discusses the patriotism of the Iraqi people.

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Conflict Records Research Center, National Defense University, SH-SHTP-A-000-635

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2011-11-20

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Meeting Minutes

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110102