Hoping Saddam Hussein Would Just Go Away: TURGUT OZAL

President TURGUT OZAL, besieged by Iraqi refugees, supports the American reluctance to overthrow the Baghdad regime and predicts that it can't last for long

Q. Do you think America is doing enough to encourage democracy in Iraq?

A. It's a very difficult thing. It's what I call the edge of the sword. Your country will be criticized if you try to impose something, and Americans will oppose this. But if you do not do anything, people will criticize that.

I agree with President Bush. I would like to see another leader -- another regime -- in Iraq.

Q. You have said Saddam Hussein is a "wicked man." But won't a policy of simply standing aside from the conflict allow him to continue ruling?

A. I...

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