"It has been rumored that we have fired scud missiles into Kuwait. I am here now to tell you, we do not have any scud missiles and I don't know why they were fired into Kuwait"

This quote by Mohammed Saeed al-Sahaf is a denial of the reports that Iraq had actually fired scud missiles into Kuwait. He is trying to reassure the general public that Iraq is not responsible for the rockets and that he does not understand why they were fired. This quote is an example of the propaganda that was utilized by the Iraqi government throughout the Gulf War. Al-Sahaf was the Iraqi Minister of Information and was known for his extravagant and frequently false declarations. He was trying to minimize the situation and make it look like Iraq was not accountable for the rockets. This quote is an example of how the Iraqi government was trying to control the story and manipulate public opinion. It is likewise a reminder of the power of propaganda and how it can be used to control people's beliefs and viewpoints.