(09/10/03) - Americans Believe Hussein Was Involved In 9/11
(CPOD) Sept. 10, 2003 – Despite the absence of conclusive evidence, many Americans think Saddam Hussein participated in the 9/11 terrorist attacks, according to a poll by the Washington Post. 69 per cent of respondents believe the deposed Iraqi leader was personally involved in the operation.
(CPOD) Sept. 10, 2003 – Despite the absence of conclusive evidence, many Americans think Saddam Hussein participated in the 9/11 terrorist attacks, according to a poll by the Washington Post. 69 per cent of respondents believe the deposed Iraqi leader was personally involved in the operation.
A higher number of Americans say there was a personal connection between Hussein and Osama bin Laden. 82 per cent of respondents believe the deposed leader provided assistance to the al-Qaeda network.
A new videotape purportedly featuring bin Laden was shown today on Arabic television network Al-Jazeera.
Polling Data
How likely is it that Saddam Hussein was personally involved in the September 11 terrorist attacks?
Very / Somewhat likely | 69% |
Not likely / Not at all | 28% |
How likely is it that Saddam Hussein has provided assistance to Osama bin Laden and his terrorist network?
Very / Somewhat likely | 82% |
Not likely / Not at all | 14% |
Source: The Washington Post
Methodology: Interviews to 1,003 American adults, conducted from Aug. 7 to Aug. 11, 2003. Margin of error is 3 per cent.