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

Go forth from our holy land and go back to your families who are waiting for you impatiently, that you and we, as well, lead a peaceful life together.

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.

Everything that happens is determined by God.

I will deal with the politicians in a political way and with the nonpoliticians in a nonpolitical way.

If it does not serve the Iraqi people, there are only political means that must be followed to reform the government - a new government that we must give a chance to prove that it is there to serve the people.

The US-led forces have the money, weapons and huge numbers, but these things are not going to weaken our will because God is with us.