The Ace of Spades Page #3
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SADDAM (CONT’D)
We must endure and place our trust
in Allah. I look to each and every
one of you knowing that from this
day forward we will struggle in
secret. Praise Iraq, praise Allah!
They all stand in unison. CLAP vigorously.
TEARS in the eyes of everyone. They realize this will be the
last time they are together.
Saddam turns to shake the hands of everyone. He makes his
way to depart the room trying to stay above it all, knowing
his last card has been dealt and he’s lost.
END FLASHBACK:
INT. INTERROGATION ROOM - MORNING
Saddam, in a long robe, shuffles in escorted by a SOLDIER.
Kyle waits patiently. Papers laid out neatly before him.
His demeanor is one of more control this time.
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SUPER:
BIAP - Operations Center - 8 February 2004KYLE:
Why go to war with Iran?
SADDAM:
I will put it as simply as I can
for you and the others watching.
Saddam points to the mirror.
KYLE:
I can assure you, it’s just us.
Saddam gives him a look, “as if”.
SADDAM:
Consider this. One day, the
neighbor's son beats up your son.
Yes?
KYLE:
I'm listening.
SADDAM:
The next day, the neighbor's son
bothers your cows. Then the
neighbor damages your farmland’s
irrigation system.
Saddam lifts a finger, waiting for the words to sink in.
SADDAM (CONT’D)
eventually, after enough incidents,
you approach your neighbor, tell
him each transgression by event and
ask him to stop.
KYLE:
...farmer’s terms.
SADDAM:
It's simple. Now usually, a
warning or approach to the neighbor
is enough to stop this behavior.
With Iran however, this approach
did not work.
KYLE:
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SADDAM:
Khomeini was a religious zealot who
came along when I did. He thought
all leaders were like the Shah and
easily toppled and figured he could
do the same with me. He calculated
incorrectly.
Kyle’s face tightens to come to his foes’ point.
KYLE:
Then what was your objective?
SADDAM:
Ask Iran. They began the war. I
have explained my reasons.
KYLE:
Can you tell me then for the
record?
SADDAM:
By '87 we had three-fourth's of
their tanks and half of their
artillery and APC’s.
KYLE:
They most certainly would have
advanced on you if the tables were
turned.
Saddam in full lecture mode.
SADDAM:
Is that what immediately comes to
mind from an American point of
view? One cannot plan the Iraqi
army the same as the Americans.
When supply routes are lengthened,
problems arise. The soldier of 100
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