266 Quotes by Jalal Talabani

build the new Iraqi state on democracy and freedom.

Our plan is to struggle against terrorism and have security for the country and help draft a democratic constitution as soon as possible.

We wish to strengthen our ties with Turkey on the basis of constructive and prudent dialogue and mutual respect.

but everybody had reservations. This is part of democracy. If the people do not approve it, we will draft another constitution.

We don't want British forces forever in Iraq. Within one year, I think at the end of 2006, Iraqi troops will be ready to replace British forces in the south.

It is the American air protection, which safeguards the freedom enjoyed by the Kurdish region. It guarantees the cultural, health and civilizational progress made in Iraqi Kurdistan.

Furthermore, the Iraqis do not want to be more Palestinians than the Palestinians themselves,

We should have a consensus between the three groups -- Shiites, Kurds and the Sunnis,

My door will always be open to those who genuinely renounce violence and seek peaceful accommodation into our nascent democracy.