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I always tell the Kurds who defend independence: Let's say we declared the independent Kurdish state and Syria, Iran, Iraq and Turkey imposed sanctions on us, without waging a war. How would we survive under those circumstances?

— Jalal Talabani

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Human rights and individual liberties, including religious freedom, will be at the heart of the new Iraq.

This is a historic visit full of love and brotherhood that sends the message that Iraq and Iran are now having the best relationship.

The Western governments will be encouraged and persuaded to deal with the real representatives and listen to the real voice of the Kurdish people.

No for the return of Saddam's Baath party. This is against the constitution and those who are negotiating to bring them back are violating the constitution.

I am very, very sorry for the lives lost in Iraq. I think it was a very noble job that your army and your people did in Iraq.

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