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.

The little serpent has left, and the great serpent has come.

I renew my call for the occupier (the United States) to leave our land. The departure of the occupier will mean stability for Iraq, victory for Islam and peace and defeat for terrorism and infidels.

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.

Whatever struggle happened between brothers, let us forget about it and turn the page forever and live united.

Anyone who seeks to be involved in politics should join hands with America.