18 Quotes by Detlev Mehlis

There were some problems, but I am optimistic that these problems can be solved, because they will have to be solved, because without this cooperation, we will not have the full picture.

It remains to be seen whether the Syrian cooperation will be in full and without any conditions.

At this rate the investigation might take another year or two. Cooperation in good faith should be diligent and timely.

The investigation is not over yet. We feel we took a very important step, but these five suspects we have arrested in our assessment are only part of the picture, so we will have to further investigate and we do think more people are involved.

I am not commenting on any meetings with anybody ... I have a job to finish.

These are not isolated attacks. It's pretty clear that there are connections, even if I can't prove it.

The five (Lebanese) suspects we have arrested, in our assessment, are only part of the picture. So we'll have to further investigate.

The commission's relation with the Syrian authorities has been marked by conflicting signals. This has caused confusion and delays.

The commission is of the view that this would provide yet another opportunity for the Syrian authorities to show greater and meaningful cooperation, and to provide any relevant substantial evidence on the assassination.