We believe that an Iraqi founding national assembly, freely elected, must decide the future of Iraq.

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.

The United States of America is not the lawyer of the Kurdish people, it is a big state, with its own policy, and it has its own national interest.

They are Iraqi and American forces, and they perform their mission, the mission of cleaning the area from terrorists.

We have gone forward,

That is why I proposed, in my first speech as head of state, an amnesty for those who have been led astray by terrorism.

This is the first constitution in our history in which all of the Iraqi people have taken part, … I know there are gaps in the constitution, but only God is complete. The Koran is...

Iraq as part of Arab society follows Arab League’s decisions,

the common desire of Iraqi people and American people.

These criminals who come from abroad have declared a war of extermination or destruction on Iraq.

We are not living in a country where a party with a two-vote majority in Parliament can rule – this is not Iraq. If the Shiites and Kurds will cooperate, there will be a majority,...

As soon as possible, of course, we hope that American troops can proudly return home.

Huge efforts were exerted, and principal issues have been settled, but this crucial project needs closer examination, and therefore, more time,

There is no basis for the phantom claims that the Kurds intend to form their own independent state.

I believe that we are about to face a new strategy of the neighboring countries, especially by the brothers who support Iraq and the Iraqi people.

According to our knowledge and information all over Iraq, especially in those places who are in direct contact with American soldiers dealing with the people, they are very friendly,

Saddam deserves a death sentence 20 times a day because he tried to assassinate me 20 times,

We hope that by the end of 2006, our security forces are up to the level of taking responsibility from many American troops, with complete agreement with Americans,

Iran is interested in our security just as it is interested in its own security. We should use all means to establish security in Iraq ,

Self-determination could mean independence, confederacy, federal and autonomy.

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.

I think the Iraqi Liberation Act, is useful, very important, it’s for the first time assuring Iraqi people that America wants to end dictatorship and replace it with a democratic system.

It would be good if these people were provided with electricity, water and independence, and the opportunity to speak their mother tongues and educate their children.

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.

I want to be clear on the subject of Syrian relations. All of us in the governing council are friends of Syria.

I am sure you will turn this sadness and agony into a feeling of hatred toward the killers,

He killed people to protect them, … He put hundreds of thousands of people in mass graves to protect Iraq.

when the mission is completed.

We will call today for holding the meeting on the 12th of this month because it is the last day that the constitution allows us to hold the meeting of the new parliament.

Rather, it is through conciliation and compromise that we are building a fair Iraq, a just state for all its peoples.

It’s our duty to sacrifice for our people and for our country,

The first thing we are thinking of doing after forming a national unity government is to build stability and security and to terminate terrorism.

Currently the international and regional situation does not permit for the foundation of an independent Kurdish state in north of Iraq.

God willing, the draft will be ready by tomorrow as many of the contentious issues have already been resolved,

We must not shy away from this support to eliminate the dictatorship and bring about a democratic, federal, pluralistic rule in Iraq.

I am a man of principles. I cannot forego my principles for the sake of my post. If there is a clash between the post and the principles, I will give up the post and...

We want that American forces will be special guidance, not to engage in daily work or operations … We want Americans to be far from the daily sacrificing. It’s our duty to sacrifice for our...

I think the Iraqi minister of human rights wanted to show them which kind of democracy now we have,

I pledge we will not waver, and I appreciate your same pledge, … Iraq will take its place among the world’s democracies.

The constitution is left to our people to approve or reject it, … I hope that our people will accept it despite some flaws.

In any place in the world, when the country is facing difficulties, beside the army, the people depended on the militias and the partisan groups.

After the end of 2006, British troops can be pulled out step by step in cooperation with Iraq forces,

Your soldiers are in my country because of your commitment to democracy,

We cannot wait for years and years of terrorist activity because we haven’t enough government forces.

We are pleased to have frank dialogue with them [the EU delegation]. They visited Iraq, which was liberated from dictatorship, to show their solidarity with the Iraqi people and pave the way to the conference...

I am optimistic that we will achieve solutions that will be agreed upon by all, … We still have a week ahead, and when you multiply the number of hours in this week, you will...

Today, Iraq is facing one of the most brutal campaigns of terror at the hands of the forces of darkness,

If those who call themselves Iraqi resistance want to make contact with me, I will welcome them. I want to listen to all Iraqis.

All I wanted was to be a university teacher.

I hope this is the beginning of a new kind of cooperation among all Iraqis,