"Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, accusing the United States of coveting Middle Eastern oil and believing it should "control the world," said Monday that such U.S. designs are starting to dawn on European leaders and should concern all the world's citizens. "

When was the last time you read a statement by Saddam? :)

CNN.com - Saddam: U.S. 'believes it should control the world' - September 2, 2002