All in all, it was a good day and a historic day. |
As far as international observers are concerned, unfortunately the security situation has acted as a deterrent. |
Everything must now be done to help the negotiating parties reach a sustainable compromise as quickly as possible. |
I have invited political, religious and civil leaders to discuss confidence-building measures to ensure the situation remains under control. |
Neighboring countries and the region are responsible for sending a clear message to the Iraqi people that they are supporting the political process in Iraq. |
One should look at consolidating the right to life instead of imposing the death penalty which has a very poor recognized effect in deterring crimes, |
Palestinians were promised their state. Originally they were the owners of the entire area, |
Recent developments have made negotiations on government formation more difficult. This has created a dangerous and elongated political vacuum. |
Security was very good at the (constitutional) referendum in October and they have built on that. |
The cloud of pessimism that has further darkened as a result of recent developments has to be lifted. While sectarian fissures have always been an integral part of Iraq's political history, today they have come to dominate and almost define Iraq's politics and its future prospects. |
the curriculum will be in line with that of any other advanced country. |
The electoral process is a work in progress. |
The protracted negotiations between the political parties required a resolution at the earliest opportunity. |
The results of the referendum have indicated the degree of political polarization in Iraq, |
The signs are good. All credit first to the people of Iraq to come out and refuse to show any voter fatigue in the third vote this year and then to the government and the IECI and to all the parties who have campaigned and participated by and large peacefully. |