"I didn't say 'former president,' I said 'president,' and I have the constitutional rights according to the constitution, including immunity from prosecution"

Saddam Hussein is implying that he is still the president of Iraq and that he is immune from prosecution due to the rights approved to him by the constitution. He is asserting that he is still the president and not a former president, and that he is entitled to the exact same rights as any other president. He is indicating that he is not subject to prosecution due to the fact that of his position as president, and that he is safeguarded by the constitution. This declaration is a way for Saddam Hussein to assert his power and authority, and to remind people that he is still the president of Iraq. He is also attempting to protect himself from any potential prosecution by claiming resistance from prosecution due to his position as president.