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l63I-HQl462938 HUSSEIN stated there was a meeting of the RCC prior to the invasion of Kuwait where the matter was discussed. The RCC leadership had hoped the Saudis would "interfere" and have a solution. The Deputy Chairman of the RCC traveled to Saudi Arabia, but returned unsuccessful. Thereafter, the matter could only be discussed and decided upon in favor of military action. HUSSEIN acknowledged the possibility that one or more RCC members opposed or voted against invasion, but does not specifically remember any such opposition. He does not remember if a majority or all the RCC members agreed on military action. HUSSEIN stated, "I was against attacking if a solution could be found. The final decision to invade Kuwait was made in order to "defend by attacking." HUSSEIN further justified the invasion based upon historical facts, stating that history dictates that Kuwait is a part of Iraq. HUSSEIN stated the objective of invasion was "the one announced." That is, Kuwaitis were to rule themselves and would decide what kind of relations they would have with Iraq. As for the Kuwaiti leaders, HUSSEIN stated they were "conspirators" against Iraq, Kuwait, and all Arab countries. These leaders continued to conspire even after leaving Kuwait upon the Iraqi invasion. They were controlled by the United States. HUSSEIN remarked, "We can discuss this for days." The United States and 28 other countries took seven months to mobilize forces for war in 1991. This mobilization occurred because of the perceived military threat posed by Iraq's power. This threat motivated US politicians to support action against Iraq. In addition, the ability of companies to earn financial profit from war also motivated support for action against Iraq. The preemptive strike by Iraq into Kuwait was conducted so that defensive lines could not be completed. HUSSEIN reiterated the lack of American forces in Kuwait does not mean there was not a "conspiracy." HUSSEIN repeated the goal of invading Kuwait was to allow Kuwaitis the right to "decide the way they wanted to deal with Iraq." HUSSEIN denied the declaration of Kuwait as the 19th Province of Iraq contradicts his previous statement. According to HUSSEIN, a Kuwaiti government was established after invasion, which included a Prime Minister and various other ministers. HUSSEIN denied Iraqi RCC member, ALMAJID, was appointed Governor of Kuwait. He added the Kuwaiti cabinet decided to "join the Iraqis." When questioned whether they were given a choice, HUSSEIN replied, "Did Iraqis agree to join the United States in 67