Victory will be ours soon, Iraqis will strike the necks as God has commanded you.

If you want to control the world you need to control the oil. Therefore the destruction of Iraq is a prerequisite to controlling oil. That means the destruction of the Iraqi national identity, since the Iraqis are committed to their principles and rights according to international law and the U.N. charter.

Women make up one half of society. Our society will remain backward and in chains unless its women are liberated, enlightened and educated.

Baghdad is determined to force the Mongols of our age to commit suicide at its gates.

Don't be attracted to easy paths because the paths that make your feet bleed are the only way to get ahead in life.

And just as your beautiful skyscrapers were destroyed and caused your grief, beautiful buildings and precious homes crumbled over their owners in Lebanon, Palestine, and Iraq by American weapons.... Americans should feel the pain they have inflicted on other peoples of the world, so as when they suffer, they will find the right solution and the right path.

Iraqis will never forget that on 8 August 1990 Kuwait became part of Iraq legally, constitutionally and actually. It continued to do so until last night, when withdrawal began.