The two main issues are security and the necessity for an inclusive election.

We found him obviously tired and haggard, unrepentant, even defiant, justifying crimes saying he was a just but firm ruler, our answer was that he was unjust ruler responsible for death of thousands of people.

We were disappointed, naturally, because of the very small, low turnout in many areas, ... It made it impossible for us to be represented on the National Assembly.

And we hope that the new assembly will invite those parties that have not taken part in the election in joining us in writing the constitution. This will pave the way for a far more inclusive election... at the end of this year.

Suicide attacks race the elections. Bush is sad and wants to speed up the process. Death of 36 soldiers shocks the occupation.

will hasten the end of the acts of violence that have been perpetuated recently.