Ibrahim Jaafari Quotes (31 Quotes)

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

I call upon the Mehdi Army to be calm because anything else will not be in the Iraqi people's interests,

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,

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

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,

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

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,

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

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

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

he told a news conference. .

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

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

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

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

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,

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,

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.

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

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. Rumsfeld said in a press conference that he confirmed ... we desire speed in that regard.

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

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

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 operations are being conducted precisely for that purpose.

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

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 providing adequate security for Iraqis,

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

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 that together we will reach ... the truth of the matter.

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

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.

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

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