came in the right moment because he ultimately succeeded in putting the final pressure on Muqtada al-Sadr and the militias to do whatever was necessary to implement the conditions of the government.
When we all agreed that the ballot box will be the decisive factor for Iraqis to pick the next government, then we should respect it. It's like me saying, 'If the Islamists win, I'll declare war.' How can this help
We are adamant that democracy is going to prevail, it's going to win in iraq and this is where terrorists are trying to hurt us and trying to undermine us.
Since the state was dismantled in Iraq, institutions have disappeared and people have withdrawn into their clans and tribes.
They were planning to kill the whole delegation, or at least me.
The major challenges are security related being the threat of insurgency and terrorism..major challenges also remain national unity and the will to cement national unity.
Whenever the results of the investigation come to the surface, then the time will be suitable to talk about forming the new government.
Today we are entering a new phase in history, ... It is a time for all Iraqis to come together to build our future.
leave the holy sites quickly, lay down their weapons and return to the rule of order and law.
As far as Germany and France are concerned, really, this was a regrettable position they had, ... I don't think the Iraqis are going to forget easily that in the hour of need, those countries wanted to neglect Iraq.
rich nation made temporarily poor.
Freedom and democracy are great goals we should achieve, ... We have great duties to face and stand up to.
As we confront their constant delay and inclination to do evil, we will categorically not allow ... militias, ... This is the final call for them to disarm.
Your blessed gathering here is a challenge to the forces of evil and tyranny that want to destroy this country.
First of all, this is our Iraq, and it is our duty to defend our country. We're counting on you to defend the country and regain its pride and its values, ... I'm here to check on you and tell you that all of Iraq is with you.
a clear-cut victory over the insurgents and terrorists.
It is clear that, with the exception of a few extremists, the Iraqi people are fully behind the government's efforts to restore law and order, and to build the necessary security to hold elections in Iraq.
We have now entered the final phase of attempts to solve Falluja without a major military confrontation. I hope we can achieve this, but if we cannot, I have no choice but to secure a military solution. I will do so with a heavy heart, for even with the most careful plan, there will be some loss of innocent lives.
Iraq has several sects, religions and nationalities so this list is the best choice for the Iraqis who realize that the voting for Iraq will achieve better security. The sectarianism will lead to sectarian fights, which has a beginning but no end.
I hope we can achieve this, but if we cannot, I have no choice but to secure a military solution. I will do so with a heavy heart, for even with the most careful plan, there will be some loss of innocent lives.
It is unfortunate that we are in civil war. We are losing each day, as an average, 50 to 60 people through the country, if not more. If this is not civil war, then God knows what civil war is.
Reacting to those comments by the Democratic presidential nominee, Cheney characterized them as an attack ... the man American must stand beside to defeat the terrorists.
I call upon the leaders of the Islamic countries and the Arab countries to close ranks because this is really, basically it's our fight, ... Those terrorists are people who claim to be part of Islam, they are not. They claim to be part of the Arabs, they are not.
Before me, there was another prime minister. His name was Bremer. He ran this country, he had this ministry and a lot of the corruption started then. ... There was no auditing. Airplanes were flying in and the money was handed out in suitcases.
Ahmed was a year ahead of me, and we used to go swimming together. Adil and I were friends our families knew each other.
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