We are trying to move from a state constitution to a constitutional state, |
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 |