Because Saddam Hussein rarely left Iraq , Tariq Aziz , one of Saddam 's aides , traveled abroad extensively .
Because Saddam Hussein rarely left Iraq , Tariq Aziz , one of Saddam 's aides , represented Iraq at many diplomatic meetings .
Because Saddam Hussein rarely left Iraq , Tariq Aziz , one of Saddam 's aides , traveled abroad extensively and represented Iraq at many diplomatic meetings .