We have many reservations on this.

We are … working for the liberation of our country. You won’t find anyone in our group who rode into Iraq on an American tank or on a sectarian horse.

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.

We demand that this election be annulled.

We are … very sad that they took this decision even though they know what will happen to this country if they pass it in this form,

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They are innocent and have been working in the service of the Iraqi people.

We are really not any closer.

They were really unwise to take this decision.

If it passes, there will be an uprising in the streets.

They will not leave any of us in Iraq, … We will either have to be outside Iraq — or under the earth.

We will continue meetings until the last minute, despite their being only a few hours before the session.

We’re worried the constitution will be rejected by the people. Large sections of the population reject some of the points being put into it.

I have heard there is a desire among the ruling coalition to be a bit more flexible,

This constitution is an evil sign upon Iraqis. We want to reach a solution, but they want to provoke us so that we pull out.

The fighting should stop,

It gives the impression people must follow these opinions, which means clerical rule. The Shi’ite religious authority is interfering in political affairs.

We need (a) Gerry Adams in Iraq,

We hoped this day would never come. We believe that the Arabs, whether Sunni or Shi’ite, are one. We totally reject any attempt to stir up sectarian issues to divide Iraq.

There is no freedom in Iraq … to achieve your aims by telling people what you want,

I believe that there are some groups that have taken more than they deserved and want to pass the constitution quickly.

The Islamic Party has gone to these talks. Anyone who goes is not representing the Sunnis.

The Americans agreed, but on one condition — that the principles of democracy should be respected.

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