Ibrahim Jaafari Quotations

The process is a purely Iraqi affair, which should take place on the (Iraqi) territory, and it is out of the question to transfer it anywhere else,

We've said more than once that ... the Syrians should be more serious about controlling their borders and about preventing the penetration of terrorists into Iraq,

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

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

Given that judicial authorities are independent we will not be interfering, but we have asked them to deal speedily, but without rashness, with the case,

from 225 to 9 in the past two months.

He insisted on the respect of law and that the law must prevail in Iraqi political life, with no differentiation among people, whatever their position in the state.

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

We must deal with protests in a new way,

We have tightened security on the border between (the northern province of) Nineveh and Syria.

Regarding the sort of federalism and its details, he thinks that federalism is not obligated to anything other than being general.

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

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

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

I was informed that there were 173 detainees held at an Interior Ministry prison and they appear to be malnourished,

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.

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,

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

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

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,

Don't take any drinks or food from people you do not know.

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,

Protests are a natural right ... and the protesters have a right to say they don't want certain officials. This is a new right in the new Iraq and we must preserve it.

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

a new and sharp turn in the relations between the two countries.

As far as I'm concerned, all the regime's henchmen are dead.

This is an important visit and the first of its kind and it will help reinforce bilateral relations

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.

I hope they will cooperate with us now,

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

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,

In my view, federalism is already a fact on the ground (for Kurds) but others in other provinces should have the same right,

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

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

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,

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

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