Not a big number, ... Only the presence enough to prevent others from interfering in our internal affairs. |
Now we are living in a country with a very democratic climate. |
Now, the time has come for the rest of the world to recognize that a federal, democratic Iraq that can defend itself against terrorism is a goal worthy of broad international support. |
Of course, some opposition members who failed in the elections, or some who did not take part in the elections must have something to say. They cannot admit the facts and the realities, but these are the facts and the realities. |
On the other hand , we as Iraqi Kurds, we envision our interests within a unified democratic Iraq, in which we contribute to the government in Baghdad. |
On this historic day I would like to pay tribute to the Iraqi people because of this historic accomplishment, ... I think they are capable of this mission. |
Once his (Saddam's) interrogation is over, he will go before a tribunal, |
Once his (Saddam's) interrogation is over, he will go before a tribunal, ... I will not sign it, |
One can completely rule out the threat of a civil war. |
Our commitment to human rights, primarily of the individual, but also of our diverse ethnic and religious heritage for which we suffered, must be absolute. |
Our gratitude to the American people is immense and we should never be embarrassed to express it. |
Our plan is to struggle against terrorism and have security for the country and help draft a democratic constitution as soon as possible. |
Our Sunni Arabs brothers made a big mistake when they boycotted the elections. But they are an important group and we cannot ignore them and therefore they must take part in the democratic process. |
playing a key role in bringing Iraq's diverse communities together to achieve a national compact in agreement among all Iraqis to shape their political future and to enshrine that national compact in a new constitution for the country. |
Problems of lack of security, electricity and water persist and I hope they will be areas of priority for the new government, which we hope will be one of national unity. |