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in the Liberty University School of Law Supreme Courtroom. Maddox will share the story of Hussein’s capture again at 3:30 p.m. Not just because they took the challenge, but they made it through.” He also told the crowd to appreciate the veterans in their lives. He encouraged them to share their faith, reminding them that they “may be the only Jesus Christ anyone else ever sees.”

He shared how Jesus transformed his life years after Hussein’s capture and told students to be grateful if they have received that same joy and peace in their lives now. Whether they are your enemy, your friend, your best friend, or your parent - the only way to connect with anyone is to listen to them.”Īfter telling his story, Maddox expressed his appreciation to Liberty for inviting him. I did not lay a finger on the guy … I knew the only way to connect with someone is you have got to listen to them. “We got him from the one man he trusted to never, ever, give up his location.

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Maddox reiterated the importance of learning how to relate to people in life’s missions. Ibrahim gave up Hussein’s location.įor his direct role in Hussein’s capture, Maddox received the National Intelligence Medal of Achievement, Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Director’s Award, Legion of Merit, and Bronze Star. But just as Maddox was about to leave the country, he was called back. Ibrahim did not break in front of Maddox. I just listened to this man, and I told myself, ‘You solve his problems, and he will solve yours.’” “I did it minus any of my biases, or my needs, or my prejudices, or anything. “All I did was talk to him,” Maddox said.

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(Watch the full Convocation above for Maddox’s dramatic retelling of the story). When Maddox was finally able to confront Ibrahim, he was facing a ticking clock he only had two hours to interrogate Ibrahim before Maddox was going to be pulled from his position, out of Iraq. Three months and 200 interrogations later, Maddox had connected more than 2,000 names to the man at the top of Hussein’s inner circle - Mohammed Ibrahim. He discussed ways he could help them if they provided him with information. He spent more time just talking with them and identifying their fears and needs. “I told myself, ‘If I am going to get these prisoners to open up, I’ve got to find a way to connect with them, to communicate with them.’” “The prisoners weren’t opening up,” Maddox said. In Iraq, Maddox quickly learned that all of his training had not prepared him for 21st century warfare.

(View an updated photo gallery of events, including the Lynchburg Veterans Day Parade, below. Army, helped lead the military's tracking and capture of Hussein in 2003.Maddox’s visit was sponsored by Liberty’s Alexander Hamilton Society chapter and coincided with Liberty’s Military Emphasis Week celebration, running Nov. It doesn't mean we rush into everything (around the world).' 'There are tough things that need to be done at times. 'We should never be apologetic for taking a stand against evil,' Russell said while signing his book at Adena Hall on the Newark campus of Ohio State University and Central Ohio Technical College. The guest speaker at Friday's Groundhog Breakfast, and author of 'We Got Him: A Memoir of the Hunt and Capture of Saddam Hussein,' leaves no doubt to his feeling about the necessity for war in Iraq. Steve Russell doesn't hesitate when asked whether it was worth the United States' efforts to track and capture Saddam Hussein. House in 2014 and is serving his first term. Russell, R-Oklahoma, was first elected to the U.S.Steve Russell is author of 'We Got Him: A Memoir of the Hunt and Capture of Saddam Hussein.'

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