We will set no timetable for withdrawal, Mr. President. A timetable will help the terrorists, will encourage them that they could defeat the superpower of the world and the Iraqi people, |
We wish to strengthen our ties with Turkey on the basis of constructive and prudent dialogue and mutual respect. |
We, and you, cannot afford to cede Iraq to the evil forces of terrorism and religious fanaticism. In two years, there will be no need for American forces. |
We, in turn, will work with our neighbors to ensure that Iraq is never again a haven for terrorists. |
We've done our best to dispel Ankara's concerns over Kurdish independence movements. |
What do you want us to do, go kiss them? |
What happened during dictatorship must not happen again, and we should do whatever it takes to prevent any of the crimes that happened before from happening again. |
What I stated was that the Kurdish people are ready to welcome American forces in order to protect the Kurdish people in the region. |
when the mission is completed. |
will continue to pursue this endeavor to the end. |
Wishful thinking is one thing, and reality another. |
You and your (Kurdish) brothers are the heroes of liberating Iraq, |
you will see in the constitution that it is not a problem. |
Your soldiers are in my country because of your commitment to democracy, |
Your sons and daughters freed us from that nightmare. |