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1631-HQ-1462938 volunteers existed in 1991. The translator read HUSSEIN an Iraq Government communication from QUSAY HUSSEIN concerning the usage of Kuwaiti prisoners as human shields. HUSSEIN stated that he had no information about this letter, and answered only, “I answered” when informed that American forces had recovered the document from an Iraq Government building. HUSSEIN asked whether the captives discussed in this communication were ever questioned about being held in Iraqi Captivity or being used as human shields. HUSSEIN stated that Iraq released all the Kuwaiti captives. When informed that the document was dated March 14, 2003, HUSSEIN stated, "It is a forgery. It is impossible." He suggested the communication be examined closely to determine authenticity, and added that he thought it was dated 1991. HUSSEIN stated if the document is truly dated 2003, it isa forgery, and added that Iraq did not have captives in 2003. HUSSEIN stated QUSAY HUSSEIN was not the type of person to "make up things." He reiterated that experts in the United States and in Iraq should scrutinize this document for authenticity. [HUSSEIN interview, March 11, 2004, interview]. HUSSEIN stated that HASHEM, and SALEH, Second Corps Commander, represented Iraq at the cease fire talks during the first Gulf War. Their positions and viewpoints were the same as those of the Iraqi leadership: to secure a cease fire and to start the withdrawal of foreign forces from Iraq. HUSSEIN stated Iraq had no goal of continuing the war and desired a cease fire. When questioned about other items discussed by Iraq at the 1991 cease fire talks, HUSSEIN stated he did not remember any additional Iraqi requests other than the withdrawal of foreign forces from their territory. In HUSSEIN's opinion, the fighting would have continued without this withdrawal. HUSSEIN denied knowing that Iraq asked for and received permission to continue flying helicopters. He further denied knowing the purpose of such an Iraqi request. AL-MAJID claimed he was summoned to an Iraqi leadership meeting on August 7, 1990 with HUSSEIN and other Iragi leaders. At the conclusion of the meeting, HUSSEIN announced to everyone that AL-MAJID would go to Kuwait. At the time, SABAWI HASAN IBRAHIM AL-TIKRITI (hereinafter SABAWI), HUSSEIN's brother, was already in Kuwait. HUSSEIN's declaration to the Iraqi leadership authorized AL-MAJID and SABAWI to "manage" Kuwait. AL-NUMAN was appointed Governor of Kuwait and was "included" in the security plans. The work in Kuwait was divided into two parts; SABAWI 73