Out of my desire to complete Iraq's independence and to finish the withdrawal of the occupation forces from our holy lands, I am obliged to halt military operations of the honest Iraqi resistance until the withdrawal of the occupation forces is complete.
Muqtada al SadrThe U.S. will ignore the opinion of the Iraqi people and it will compose the new government according to its own desires.
Muqtada al SadrIf the American military begins to withdrawal, there will be no need for these armed groups.
Muqtada al SadrFor 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.
Muqtada al Sadr