Muqtada al Sadr
Muqtada al Sadr

The little serpent has left, and the great serpent has come.

Muqtada al Sadr
Muqtada al Sadr

I wish to be a martyr, and I don't fear death.

Muqtada al Sadr
Muqtada al Sadr

Open the way before the new government to prove that it is for serving the people.

Muqtada al Sadr
Muqtada al Sadr

Everything that happens is determined by God.

Muqtada al Sadr
Muqtada al Sadr

I don't want the chair of the government because it will be controlled by the U.S. and I don't want to be controlled by the U.S.

Muqtada al Sadr
Muqtada al Sadr

The small Satan left and the great Satan came.

Muqtada al Sadr
Muqtada al Sadr

I have said it many times: the policy of exclusion and the policy of marginalization must end in Iraq.

Muqtada al Sadr
Muqtada al Sadr

If it does not serve the Iraqi people, there are only political means that must be followed to reform the government - a new government that we must give a chance to prove that it is there to serve the people.

Muqtada al Sadr
Muqtada al Sadr

Our rejection of the occupier at heart is resistance.

Muqtada al Sadr
Muqtada al Sadr

Our main goal as Iraqi people is to drive the occupation out in any way.

Muqtada al Sadr
Muqtada al Sadr

Obama has no power to change American policy because there are people who specialize in drawing these policies, which have been and still are hostile towards Islam.

Muqtada al Sadr
Muqtada al Sadr

When the Americans advance, we harass and retreat, fire from new positions and then retreat again. If the attacking force is too big, we call for support.

Muqtada al Sadr
Muqtada al Sadr

So, if I were arrested or if I were killed, then after me the issues that American fears about me wouldn't exist anymore - and I couldn't tell you what those issues are.

Muqtada al Sadr
Muqtada al Sadr

I am a part of the political process whether the multinational forces are present or not. Politics is serving the people, not chairs and positions.

Muqtada al Sadr
Muqtada al Sadr

For us, holding on to religious rules, and following them, and refraining from what's forbidden, and being diligent with our duties, what do we call that? That's what we call freedom.

Muqtada al Sadr
Muqtada al Sadr

All Iraqis should live under one roof and for one goal.

Muqtada al Sadr
Muqtada al Sadr

Divisiveness is not good for the people.

Muqtada al Sadr
Muqtada al Sadr

If the government fails to listen to your demands, then you will decide what is best for you.

Muqtada al Sadr
Muqtada al Sadr

Go forth from our holy land and go back to your families who are waiting for you impatiently, that you and we, as well, lead a peaceful life together.

Muqtada al Sadr
Muqtada al Sadr

Enough of this occupation, terror and abuse. We are not in need of your help. We are able to combat and defeat terrorism, and achieve unity. We are not in need of your bases, your experience and etc.