The first moments of the bombing, when the skies were lit up, I was in a room across the hall,

He had the microphone first, the instinct to broadcast, to be there. He didn't hesitate. He scooped the world.

He's the one who made that first broadcast possible. He had a real knowledge of broadcasting.

The first war plan has failed because of Iraqi resistance. Now they are trying to write another war plan. Clearly, the American war planners misjudged the determination of the Iraqi forces.

I'd like to say from the beginning that the 12 years I've been coming here, I've met unfailing courtesy and cooperation, courtesy from your people and cooperation from the Ministry of Information.

I am still in shock and awe at being fired.