BAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq's leadership on Tuesday rejected the U.S. ultimatum for Saddam Hussein and his family to leave Iraq or face war.
Saddam's elder son, Odai Hussein, also rejected the U.S. demand, saying earlier Tuesday that President Bush is "unstable" and "should give up power in America with his family."
The leadership's decision was made in a joint meeting of the Revolution Command Council -- Iraq's highest executive body -- and the leadership of the ruling Baath party, Iraq's al-Shabab television reported. Saddam chaired the meeting, it said.
A statement read by the announcer said the meeting condemned Bush's ultimatum.
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