The justice of our cause must be reflected in the manner in which we rectify the crimes of the past.

Every human must take responsibility for his actions.

Wishful thinking is one thing, and reality another.

Democracies, unlike dictatorships, are forgiving and generous, but they cannot survive unless they fight.

A military coup needs a sacrifice and courage that you can't find in an army without morale.

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

I believe the democratic transformation in Iraq will lead to change in Middle East.