"I am still present in Iraq along with a group of (former Iraqi) leaders," said the voice on the tape, which the voice said was recorded on June 14.
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The American government put a $25 million (U.S.) bounty on Saddam Hussein and $15 million on his sons yesterday, seeking to quell a spreading insurgency fuelled by uncertainty over the ousted Iraqi leader's fate.
Saddam's capture is seen as crucial to ending anti-American resistance, which yesterday alone saw at least two Iraqis killed and 10 U.S. soldiers wounded.
Toronto Star Jul. 4, 2003
