--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: W. Bush, this man is a war criminal, and…" description: "\"W. Bush, this man is a war criminal, and we will see that he is brought to trial.\" — Mohammed Saeed al-Sahaf" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ee8/mohammed-saeed-al-sahaf-3653_baghdad_w-bush-this-man-is-a-war-criminal-and-we_1388054.jpg" --- # W. Bush, this man is a war criminal, and we will see that… ![“W. Bush, this man is a war criminal, and we will see that he is brought to trial.” quote by Mohammed Saeed al-Sahaf](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ee8/mohammed-saeed-al-sahaf-3653_baghdad_w-bush-this-man-is-a-war-criminal-and-we_1388054.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ee8/mohammed-saeed-al-sahaf-3653_baghdad_w-bush-this-man-is-a-war-criminal-and-we_1388054.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ee8/mohammed-saeed-al-sahaf-3653_baghdad_w-bush-this-man-is-a-war-criminal-and-we_1388054.jpg) > “W. Bush, this man is a war criminal, and we will see that he is brought to trial.” [Mohammed Saeed al-Sahaf](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mohammed-saeed-al-sahaf/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Accuses former President Bush of war crimes, demanding accountability. **In simple terms:** Calls Bush a war criminal. Key Takeaway Demand justice for war crimes. Themes justice war crimes accountability Mood critical serious Type political legal When to use this quote - human rights advocacy - legal action - public protest Key Concepts international law political ethics Questions to Reflect On - What evidence is needed? - How to pursue accountability? 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We…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mohammed-saeed-al-sahaf/the-iraqi-troops-and-the-iraqi-fighters-are-in-control-of-all-the/) [Mohammed Saeed al-Sahaf](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mohammed-saeed-al-sahaf/) > [We will get them stuck in the mud and we will certainly defeat them.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mohammed-saeed-al-sahaf/we-will-get-them-stuck-in-the-mud-and-we-will-certainly-defeat-them/) [Mohammed Saeed al-Sahaf](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mohammed-saeed-al-sahaf/) > [They are going to surrender or be burned in their tanks. They will surrender, it is they who will surrender.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mohammed-saeed-al-sahaf/they-are-going-to-surrender-or-be-burned-in-their-tanks-they-will/) [Mohammed Saeed al-Sahaf](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mohammed-saeed-al-sahaf/) > [We're giving them a real lesson today. Heavy doesn't accurately describe the level of casualties we have inflicted.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mohammed-saeed-al-sahaf/we-re-giving-them-a-real-lesson-today-heavy-doesn-t-accurately/) [Mohammed Saeed al-Sahaf](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mohammed-saeed-al-sahaf/) > [Those who ran away are now outside the distant perimeter wall of the airport. 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