We should have a consensus between the three groups -- Shiites, Kurds and the Sunnis, |
We should not be hasty regarding the issues and the constitution should not be born crippled, ... We are keen to have an early constitution, but the constitution should be completed in all of its items in a proper manner that appeals to all components of the Iraqi people so that the whole people interact with the whole constitution. |
We should respect the demands of the Sunnis because the constitution is not to serve only a certain category of people but for the whole of Iraq, |
We still hope that by bilateral dialogue we see that we can solve this problem, |
We support the principle of democratic change, even with American assistance. |
We think that America has the full right to move some forces from Iraq to their country because I think we can replace them [with] our forces, ... In my opinion, at least from 40,000 to 50,000 American troops can be [withdrawn] by the end of this year. |
We think that PKK committed a big mistake when they resumed the war against Turkish government.... We think that the time is for all people to choose political and peaceful methods of struggle. We don't think that what they are doing is in the interests of the Kurdish people either in Turkey or in Iraq. |
We want a prime minister who can gather all the political blocs around him, so that the government would be one of national unity. |
We want that American forces will be special guidance, not to engage in daily work or operations ... We want Americans to be far from the daily sacrificing. It's our duty to sacrifice for our people and for our country. |
We will call today for holding the meeting on the 12th of this month because it is the last day that the constitution allows us to hold the meeting of the new parliament. |
We will in the future, we will search and we will find some kind of chemical weapons and biological weapons, |
We will make any reasonable concession and use very waking hour to bring all, particularly the Sunni Arabs, into the fold. |
We will never forget the Iranian government and people's help to Iraq, and we hope our relations improve in all areas, |
we will never surrender to the terrorists who despise democracy and distort religion. Never. |
We will set no timetable for withdrawal, |