Jalal Talabani
Jalal Talabani
Jalal Talabaniis an Iraqi Kurdish politician who served as the sixth President of Iraq from 2005 to 2014. He was the first non-Arab president of Iraq, although Abdul Karim Qasim was of partial Kurdish heritage. He is known as "Mam Jalal" meaning "uncle Jalal" among Kurdish people...
NationalityIraqi
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth12 November 1933
CountryIraq
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We don't want British forces forever in Iraq. Within one year, I think at the end of 2006, Iraqi troops will be ready to replace British forces in the south.
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I understand that Italians want their troops in Iraq to come home as soon as possible,
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We do not oppose the presence of Turkish troops if they are around five or six thousand soldiers.
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As soon as possible, of course, we hope that American troops can proudly return home.
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We need American troops to intimidate our neighbors.
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I did not say that the British troops will pull out because I am not the commander-in-chief of the British military,
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After the end of 2006, British troops can be pulled out step by step in cooperation with Iraq forces,
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I thank Turkish officials for their decision not to send troops to Iraq. Turkey is a friendly country, and I want a new page to be opened between us.
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I believe ... that after the end of 2006 it will be possible for the British troops to begin a step-by-step withdrawal,
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We will set no timetable for withdrawal, Mr. President. A timetable will help the terrorists, will encourage them that they could defeat the superpower of the world and the Iraqi people,
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we will never surrender to the terrorists who despise democracy and distort religion. Never.
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We will never forget the Iranian government and people's help to Iraq, and we hope our relations improve in all areas,
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We wish to strengthen our ties with Turkey on the basis of constructive and prudent dialogue and mutual respect.
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These criminals who come from abroad have declared a war of extermination or destruction on Iraq.