DARYN KAGAN, CNN ANCHOR: Today marks the ninth anniversary of the Gulf War. In Iraq, President Saddam Hussein delivered a strong message to mark the occasion. CNN's Jane Arraf has more.</s>JANE ARRAF, CNN CORRESPONDENT (voice-over): The drum beats of a war nine years old, but not yet history. On the anniversary of the start of the Gulf War, these Iraqi men demonstrated their pride in their country and leader. Nine years ago, before dawn, a wave of air attacks by the U.S. and its allies began the war that would drive Iraqi troops out of Kuwait. Early Monday, anger against the United States helped fuel the flames of official protests marking that anniversary. But as daylight began with special prayers, most Iraqis were just trying to warm themselves. President Saddam Hussein had a message for his broken but not beaten country:</s>SADDAM HUSSEIN, IRAQI PRESIDENT (through translator): By God's permission, happiness after suffering is at hand, at hand, at hand.</s>ARRAF: But, first, more suffering: The president told Iraqis they had to continue to sacrifice, that they couldn't be greedy and ask for unnecessary food or clothes. Their reward, he said, would be victory on earth and a place in heaven. (on camera): Officially, Iraq considers the Gulf War a victory. It stood virtually alone against the world's biggest powers. As much as many Iraqi's might like to put the past behind them, the leadership has vowed never to forget. (voice-over): While many of the leaders that went to war against Iraq are long gone, President Saddam Hussein is very much still here, something many Iraqis say may be his greatest victory. Jane Arraf, CNN, Baghdad.
Saddam Hussein Delivers Message to Iraq to Mark Anniversary of Gulf War