Ashraf Qazi Quotations

We heard that it picked up during the day. It's very healthy.

Security was very good at the (constitutional) referendum in October and they have built on that.

One should look at consolidating the right to life instead of imposing the death penalty which has a very poor recognized effect in deterring crimes,

I have invited political, religious and civil leaders to discuss confidence-building measures to ensure the situation remains under control.

Palestinians were promised their state. Originally they were the owners of the entire area,

We hope that the lessons learned in the January election and the referendum will enable them to perform even better.

We would hope for an improved security environment because otherwise many people who may wish to participate would be deterred.

There is a control on the level of violence which is still at a worrisome level, but there is a definite control over the immediate potential for it to escalate.

Everything must now be done to help the negotiating parties reach a sustainable compromise as quickly as possible.

The situation has gravely deteriorated. It is precisely what can very dangerously inflame the sectarian situation.

The signs are good. All credit first to the people of Iraq to come out and refuse to show any voter fatigue in the third vote this year and then to the government and the IECI and to all the parties who have campaigned and participated by and large peacefully.

As far as international observers are concerned, unfortunately the security situation has acted as a deterrent.

The urgency to form a broad-based government or a government of national unity in view of these challenges is absolutely essential.

All in all, it was a good day and a historic day.

The electoral process is a work in progress.

the curriculum will be in line with that of any other advanced country.