I am a part of the political process whether the multinational forces are present or not. Politics is serving the people, not chairs and positions.
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.
The Iraqi people are suffering just as if they were still under Saddam.
The little serpent has left, and the great serpent has come.
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.
Divisiveness is not good for the people.
Anyone supported by the United States is cursed by us.
I beg you not to resort to demonstrations, for they have become nothing but burned paper.
May God preserve you and watch over you.
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.
America has shown its evil intentions, and the proud Iraqi people cannot accept it. They must defend their rights by any means they see fit.
We condemn the view that the (U.S.-led) occupation's existence is beneficial for the Iraqi people because if it ended, there would be sectarian war - as if sectarian war has not already begun.
We are still resisters, and we are still resisting the occupier militarily and culturally and by all the means of resistance. Repeat after me: No, no for the occupier.
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.
If responsibility is not in the hands of the Iraqi government, then I consider the responsibility for this event lies with the occupation forces which should either leave immediately or according to a timetable.
Do not betray the people.
I have said it many times: the policy of exclusion and the policy of marginalization must end in Iraq.
Help me by whatever you are pleased to do in your provinces.
