Ayad Allawi Quotations

We are succeeding in Iraq. It's a tough struggle with setbacks, but we are succeeding.

Saddam Hussein's trial would not be public since he could name countries and persons whom he gave money.

We are succeeding in Iraq. Thank you, America.

Whenever the results of the investigation come to the surface, then the time will be suitable to talk about forming the new government.

I'm a doctor and a politician. Weapons are foreign to me.

I am no proponent of a theocracy. I am a secularist. I want an independent Iraqi government, not a lackey of Tehran.

I see it as my duty to take a stand for the Iraqi people, for democracy, freedom and reconciliation.

Iraq has slipped enough toward dangerous paths that may endanger the country if we don't realize that the solution ... lies is the concept of national unity

major negligence on the part of some members of the multinational forces.

leave the holy sites quickly, lay down their weapons and return to the rule of order and law.

Since the state was dismantled in Iraq, institutions have disappeared and people have withdrawn into their clans and tribes.

Politically we are very different now. But those were nice days then.

Freedom and democracy are great goals we should achieve, ... We have great duties to face and stand up to.

What I said, really, was 'history is history, past is past' and we need to start afresh and open a new chapter and look to the future, ... We definitely want to forge a positive alliance with Europe.

I think these are bandits and gangs trying to hide behind Muqtada al-Sadr,

Our principal drive is not to negotiate with hostage-takers and not to negotiate with terrorists, and this is where we find our strength is.

Out of responsibility for the protection of our dear people, I have ordered the authorities concerned of the Interior Ministry to chase the party that perpetrated this cowardly act and to put an end to their subversive activities,

I was fast asleep, 3 o'clock, and suddenly -- it was God's will -- I opened my eyes. And I saw these shadows at the end of my bed. There were two of them, staring.

It is clear that, with the exception of a few extremists, the Iraqi people are fully behind the government's efforts to restore law and order, and to build the necessary security to hold elections in Iraq.

We intend to liberate the people and bring the rule of law,

We hope they will come to their senses. Otherwise, we have to bring them to face the justice, ... We intend to liberate the people and bring the rule of law to Falluja.

We don't claim we have completely provided security to Iraqis, but I say there has been good progress,

We have now entered the final phase of attempts to solve Falluja without a major military confrontation,

The problem with foreign debt emerges as the most serious obstacle. We are indebted in billions of dollars,

We are determined to clean Falluja from terrorists,

We are adamant that democracy is going to prevail, it's going to win in iraq and this is where terrorists are trying to hurt us and trying to undermine us.

We definitely are going to stick to the timetable of elections in January next year,

Today we are entering a new phase in history, ... It is a time for all Iraqis to come together to build our future.

Today we are better off, you are better off, the world is better off without Saddam Hussein,

We left the doors open, ... He must abide by the resolution of National Conference.

We call on all friendly and peace-loving nations to stand fast by Iraq because we need their assistance, not in the next year, but right away. We need more assistance from the multinational force,

With confidence, we can say that next week the trials of these individuals will start, and the people's justice will be served,

The government's position is clear and specific to ending armed manifestations, stopping acts of sabotage and making the armed men leave Najaf and the mosque,

Within 24 hours, we spent about $800,000 as a compensation for the weapons in Sadr City, and the handover of weapons is increasing on a large scale,

We are very determined that blood loss should be minimized,

Elections will occur in Iraq on time in January,

First of all, this is our Iraq, and it is our duty to defend our country. We're counting on you to defend the country and regain its pride and its values, ... I'm here to check on you and tell you that all of Iraq is with you.

These evil forces will not continue to inflict harm on the Iraqi people,

Saddam and his colleagues are not the giants that the media sometimes talks about. Saddam sent us an oral message in which he begged for mercy. He said that they were working in the public interest and did not mean any harm,

are outlaws or terrorists ... who do not represent the sentiments of the people of the towns.

As far as Germany and France are concerned, really, this was a regrettable position they had, ... I don't think the Iraqis are going to forget easily that in the hour of need, those countries wanted to neglect Iraq.

Your blessed gathering here is a challenge to the forces of evil and tyranny that want to destroy this country.

This conference is not the end of the road for us, it is the first step ... to open up horizons of dialogue,

As we confront their constant delay and inclination to do evil, we will categorically not allow ... militias, ... This is the final call for them to disarm.

For half a second, I wondered if I was dreaming. I saw something flickering, and I knew I was not dreaming.

I hope we can achieve this, but if we cannot, I have no choice but to secure a military solution. I will do so with a heavy heart, for even with the most careful plan, there will be some loss of innocent lives.

came in the right moment because he ultimately succeeded in putting the final pressure on Muqtada al-Sadr and the militias to do whatever was necessary to implement the conditions of the government.

Before me, there was another prime minister. His name was Bremer. He ran this country, he had this ministry and a lot of the corruption started then. ... There was no auditing. Airplanes were flying in and the money was handed out in suitcases.

I am meeting my students of Iraq to announce to them a few important steps that we have taken, including allocation of funds to send students to do further studies and scholarships abroad, ... I just signed 100 million dollars ... to support the grants and scholarships.

The Iraqi government accepts this attitude. We met with them, and we welcome their initiative,

Ahmed was a year ahead of me, and we used to go swimming together. Adil and I were friends; our families knew each other.