The U.S. will ignore the opinion of the Iraqi people and it will compose the new government according to its own desires.

We don't kill Iraqis - our hands do not kill Iraqis. But we target only the occupier with all the means of resistance.

I will continue to defend Najaf as it is the holiest place. I will remain in the city until the last drop of my blood has been spilled.

The U.S. will ignore the opinion of the Iraqi people and it will compose the new government according to its own desires.

I don't want the chair of the government because it will be controlled by the U.S. and I don't want to be controlled by the U.S.

For us, holding on to religious rules, and following them, and refraining from what's forbidden, and being diligent with our duties, what do we call that? That's what we call freedom.

I have a red line against the Americans.