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We are a distinct nation with deep roots in this region, long before many of the modern states existed.

— Massoud Barzani

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I do not accept the language of threatening and blackmailing from the government of Turkey.

Declaration of a state(Kurdistan) is the legitimate right of the Kurdish nation. This goal should be realized, but without resorting to violence.

I am against driving Israel into the sea. This policy is wrong, illogical, and unreasonable. Why annihilate a people?

I am not an enemy of Turkey; I am a friend of the Turkish people

If Turkey came up with a peaceful initiative and the PKK rejects that, then all the Kurdistanis will take up a position against the PKK.

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