We try very quickly to show that we are not at war with the Iraqi people. We're trying to deal with the people who are indeed themselves at war with the Iraqi people.

I think the Iraqi people have shown extraordinary patience and courage in the last few months. They have really put a political system on the way to success, to a real democracy here.

Sports can unify the Iraqi people - no Sunnis, no Shiites, just sport for the country.

The advent of self-government for the Iraqi people is a watershed moment in their history.

In survey after survey, the Iraqi people say, 'We want to choose our leaders.'

You know me, ... If you are Iraqi, you know me.