Americans offer Iraq defense minister chance to surrender

Wednesday, September 17, 2003

MOSUL, Iraq -- The commanding general of the 101st Airborne Division has promised to treat Saddam Hussein's fugitive defense minister with "utmost dignity and respect" if he surrenders.

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