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Women make up one half of society. Our society will remain backward and in chains unless its women are liberated, enlightened and educated.

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Saddam Hussein
Age: 69 †
Born: 1937
Born: April 28
Died: 2006
Died: December 30
Former President Of Iraq
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Saddam Hussein Abd al-Majid al-Tikriti
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The faithful will be victorious over the sinners.
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