Whatever the verdict later rendered against him or others of his co-accused, it’s his humanitarian right

My meeting with King Abdullah was very good meeting and focused on the importance of developing Iraqi-Jordanian relations in all fields, particularly security,

The terrorist elements being targeted by this operation are guilty of blatant crimes against its people. They are enemies of Iraq,

We are at war… the worst kind of war.

Even though there are many hardships, the fact that Iraqis continue to vote in large numbers and are preparing for free and fair elections is indeed inspirational,

The trial itself and treatment of the accused are two separate issues,

Terrorists are attempting to destroy our country … The government will not waver in its determination to stop them.

Don’t take any drinks or food from people you do not know.

We discussed … the importance of Saudi Arabia’s strong backing to Iraq at this particular phase,

The more classes graduate… the more Iraqis can depend on themselves

Today we are in transition, we are about to attain political stability built on a constitutional foundation.

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

regaining security and stability.

I have received information relating to the presence of 173 Iraqi detainees at a centre run by the interior ministry, some of whom said they were badly fed or had been tortured,

In my view, federalism is already a fact on the ground (for Kurds) but others in other provinces should have the same right,

a new and sharp turn in the relations between the two countries.

The demography of Iraq and its complicated political map … The delay was for one week only and the pending points do not need a longer period.

I’m not condemning what he did, but he should think of Iraq.

At this time, where there are forces in Basra and all over Iraq, such things are expected to happen. As for us, it will not affect the relationship between Iraq and Britain, and we hope...

Regarding the sort of federalism and its details, he thinks that federalism is not obligated to anything other than being general.

Saddam’s trial date is scheduled for October 19 and it is not possible to postpone this case which has already been pending for too long,

If we find any truth in these claims, we will not hesitate to take up the matter with Iranian authorities,

No constitution has been accomplished in such circumstances and in record time like this,

I was informed that there were 173 detainees held at an Interior Ministry prison and they appear to be malnourished,

Protests are a natural right … and the protesters have a right to say they don’t want certain officials. This is a new right in the new Iraq and we must preserve it.

I call on all the Arab states to follow the Jordanian initiative. Today’s visit has broken a barrier and sent a political message,

[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....

In some countries, even rain can cause abstentions. But the Iraqis have shown they can vote under gunfire and under attack,

Given that judicial authorities are independent we will not be interfering, but we have asked them to deal speedily, but without rashness, with the case,

The process is a purely Iraqi affair, which should take place on the (Iraqi) territory, and it is out of the question to transfer it anywhere else,

In response to the call for help by the people, tribes and government officials in the city of Tal Afar of all its different religious and ethnic elements, and in accordance with the law, we...

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,

Even if there has been a delay, it is compatible with the efforts exerted to convince our Sunni Arab brothers.

The experience of January 30 showed that attacks, even in the heart of Baghdad, have no effect on the running of the polls,

We are taking additional measures to ensure security and stability in Tal Afar and to restore its people’s rights,

If they reject our demands, then this will be a great obstacle in the development of relations between Iraq and Syria,

We have tightened security on the border between (the northern province of) Nineveh and Syria.

on behalf of all the different religious and ethnic elements in Tal Afar and in response to their appeals for help.

Such accusations are baseless and we do not agree with them at all.

This is an important visit and the first of its kind and it will help reinforce bilateral relations

They have committed murder. They have driven people from their homes. They want to deny the citizens of Tal Afar their future in a democratic and peaceful Iraq. We want to guarantee those rights. These...

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,

The Iraqi government and humanitarian agencies have established temporary housing, food and medical care for those citizens,

Shiite control over the country, or most of it, in complicity with Iran.

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.

As far as I’m concerned, all the regime’s henchmen are dead.

We must deal with protests in a new way,

from 225 to 9 in the past two months.

he told a news conference. .

The Iraqi national security forces, which are increasing in size, capability and experience day after day, need more time to complete their ranks, training and equipment in order to take over the primary responsibility of...