We hope that this constitution will be accepted by all Iraqis and that it will be for everybody. We are optimistic …

But I am feeling as Iraqi, and my duty is to work as an Iraqi for all Iraqis regardless of their nationalities.

very small and very limited.

Arab countries are doing little for Iraq when they do not send ambassadors to represent them,

We have agreed [to] a draft constitution, … Of course, it is not a perfect document. But I think it is one of the best constitutions in the Middle East.

I am here to further develop the history-honored relations between the two countries. I also come to thank the Iranian government and nation for their sincere help to Iraq,

As president of Iraq, I shall strive to represent the diversity of a country that has too often in the past denied difference.

There is no real Arab empathy with the hundreds of women and children in Iraq killed on a daily basis at the hands of criminal terrorists who come from the Arab countries — These criminals...

We on our part have reaffirmed our commitment to the unity, independence, sovereignty and security of Iraq.

I did not say that the British troops will pull out because I am not the commander-in-chief of the British military,

This is the first time that Ankara has confirmed the concept of federalism publicly.

But those who are pro-Saddam are very difficult to reach agreement with, because they are still dreaming to bring back the dictatorship, which is of course refused by the big majority of the Iraqi people.

I will not sign, neither his sentence nor that of anybody else,

necessary to protect Iraq.

we will never surrender to the terrorists who despise democracy and distort religion. Never.

The Kurdish Coalition will not take part in the coming government unless the Iraqi List takes part in it.

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,