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. Muqtada al Sadr More Quotes by Muqtada al Sadr More Quotes From Muqtada al Sadr I would like to address the peoples of the world, especially the Arab peoples and the US people. Their silence over the violations against the oppressed Iraqi people who suffered greatly cannot be accepted by any fair-minded and zealous person. Therefore, all must take these violations seriously and express themselves even through peaceful demonstrations, sit-ins and protests. I urge those people to distance themselves from their rulers who support the West and the occupation forces. Muqtada al Sadr distance silence people 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. Muqtada al Sadr views war people If the American military begins to withdrawal, there will be no need for these armed groups. Muqtada al Sadr groups military needs I will deal with the politicians in a political way and with the nonpoliticians in a nonpolitical way. Muqtada al Sadr politician political way I repeat my demand that the occupier leave the land of our beloved Iraq unconditionally, without retaining bases or signing agreements. Muqtada al Sadr iraq land agreement 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. Muqtada al Sadr rights mean america Everything that happens is determined by God. Muqtada al Sadr everything-happens-for-a-reason determined happens All Iraqis should live under one roof and for one goal. Muqtada al Sadr roof goal should What if the invasion forces will not leave our lands? What if the U.S. forces and others stay in our beloved lands? What if their companies and embassy headquarters will continue to exist with the American flags hoisted on them? Will you be silent? Will you overlook this? Muqtada al Sadr what-if flags land We will not stop resisting the occupation until liberation or martyrdom. Muqtada al Sadr martyrdom liberation occupation God willing, the occupation forces will be driven out as happened in Vietnam. Muqtada al Sadr vietnam occupation driven I wish to be a martyr, and I don't fear death. Muqtada al Sadr martyr fear-of-death wish Help me by whatever you are pleased to do in your provinces. Muqtada al Sadr provinces help-me helping I am confident that you brothers in parliament will champion the will of the people over that of the occupier. Muqtada al Sadr champion brother people I have a red line against the Americans. Muqtada al Sadr red-lines red lines I have said it many times: the policy of exclusion and the policy of marginalization must end in Iraq. Muqtada al Sadr exclusion iraq ends Anyone who seeks to be involved in politics should join hands with America. Muqtada al Sadr should hands america I seek the spread of freedom and democracy in the way that satisfies God. They [Americans] have planned and paved the ways for a long time, but it is God who is the real planner - and the proof of this is the fall of the American twin towers [...] a miracle from God. Muqtada al Sadr real long fall Our rejection of the occupier at heart is resistance. Muqtada al Sadr resistance rejection heart Whatever struggle happened between brothers, let us forget about it and turn the page forever and live united. Muqtada al Sadr brother struggle forever
