Laith Kubba
Laith Kubba
either outcome tough
We know well that either way, if it is a 'yes' or a 'no,' it is going to be a tough outcome that we need to handle.
define iraq less looks visions
There are two visions of how to define Iraq. One looks at Iraq as a sovereign, undivided people. The other one looks at Iraq as more or less a confederation.
former funds government iraqi members policy spent whether
We have a policy to go after Iraqi funds whether they were abused by members of the former government or spent by international bodies.
arab good horizons iraq iraqi league offices parties political power support welcomed witness
The Arab League has good connections to many parties in Iraq and can use these parties' offices and power to back up the political process. These horizons are welcomed and will witness real support from the Iraqi government.
anyone force protection
We can't force anyone to have protection without his consent.
assembly elected government looking sure
I'm sure once we have an elected assembly and a government for a four-year term, they'll be looking at all these issues.
decision democratic difficult living
It was a difficult decision because we are living in a democratic atmosphere.
add months people period six
It will add another six months of an interim period transitional government, and a lot of people would like to get on with their lives.
boycott course court futile independence pressure support
We look to the boycott as a futile pressure on the court and the course of justice. We support the independence and transparency of the court totally.
behind case designed hinder process trial
We do not know who was behind this operation. Is it designed to hinder the trial process or is it a case of vendetta?
compromise difficult finish issues key last point reach terms trying vote
There should have been a vote last night, and they should now finish it today. The key point is terms of federalism. They're trying to reach a compromise and it's very difficult -- the issues are controversial.
although carrying cure disease except harmful rats
Although the rats are small, the disease they are carrying is harmful and there is no cure except confrontation.
according case conduct court dark hope legal move national ourselves page past proud rebuild rid unity
This court will conduct the case according to international standards. We feel proud that we have real legal sovereignty in Iraq. We hope to rebuild national unity and rid ourselves of a dark page in Iraq's past and move on.
according conduct court dark hope itself move national ourselves page past rebuild rid unity
This court will conduct itself according to international standards. We hope to rebuild national unity and rid ourselves of a dark page in Iraq's past and move on.