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

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

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

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.

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