25 ordspråk av Saleh al-Mutlak
Saleh al-Mutlak
I believe that there are some groups that have taken more than they deserved and want to pass the constitution quickly.
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I have heard there is a desire among the ruling coalition to be a bit more flexible,
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If it passes, there will be an uprising in the streets.
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If the constitution gets a 'Yes' then Iraqis who reject it will say that the results were falsified. The situation will be bad politically and the security situation might get out of control. If the constitution gets the two thirds 'No' in three provinces, sectarian tension will increase.
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Iraqis will vote 'yes' to the new constitution because they know if necessary they can amend some of its articles in the future, ... Terrorists will meet their final defeat in their final battle against the people of Iraq.
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It gives the impression people must follow these opinions, which means clerical rule. The Shi'ite religious authority is interfering in political affairs.
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The Americans agreed, but on one condition -- that the principles of democracy should be respected.
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The fighting should stop,
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The Islamic Party has gone to these talks. Anyone who goes is not representing the Sunnis.
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There are some unofficial talks between friends from both sides, because if the constitution is presented in its present way and without the approval of those who opposed it then there will be a problem.
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There is no freedom in Iraq ... to achieve your aims by telling people what you want,
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They [the US] should not think they will change the attitude of the Sunnis.
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They are innocent and have been working in the service of the Iraqi people.
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They were really unwise to take this decision.
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They will not leave any of us in Iraq, ... We will either have to be outside Iraq -- or under the earth.
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