We discussed ... the importance of Saudi Arabia's strong backing to Iraq at this particular phase, |
We have agreed on 151 of the 153 articles in the constitution, including the federal status of the government and the status of regions and provinces, |
We have not seen any Arab envoys in Baghdad while foreign officials are coming here one after another, ... have no right to cast doubt on Iraq's (political) experience. |
We have tightened security on the border between (the northern province of) Nineveh and Syria. |
We must deal with protests in a new way, |
We've said more than once that ... the Syrians should be more serious about controlling their borders and about preventing the penetration of terrorists into Iraq, |
What I would like to stress is that at this time -- when there are forces in Basra and all over Iraq -- such things are expected to happen, |
Whatever the verdict later rendered against him or others of his co-accused, it's his humanitarian right |
[In Baghdad Wednesday, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld seconded the desire expressed by Iraqi officials to see Iraqi forces take over more security responsibilities and allow US forces to begin leaving over the coming months. Mr. Rumsfeld said in a press conference that he] confirmed ... we desire speed in that regard. |