This was my decision as the president. I had the right to question the judgement, but I was convinced of the evidence against them.

The decision of the Iraqi Islamic Party does not represent the views of the Sunnis. This is a ploy by the people in power to divide the Sunnis,

The witnesses who testified were brought here after being bribed and briefed of what was to be said.

Exile means surrender. This nation, the Iraqi nation, is not going to surrender to the blackmail and to the threats of the Americans.

These documents are forged. I have never done anything to a youngster. All these documents are forged and can be purchased on the streets of Baghdad. I can purchase a card like that saying the judge Rauf (Abdel Rahman) is 25 years old.

Why did they take my pen and the papers that I need during the trial.