As soon as possible, of course, we hope that American troops can proudly return home.

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.

We will never forget the Iranian government and people's help to Iraq, and we hope our relations improve in all areas,

Saddam Hussein deserves to die 100 times.

A military coup needs a sacrifice and courage that you can't find in an army without morale.

Now, the time has come for the rest of the world to recognize that a federal, democratic Iraq that can defend itself against terrorism is a goal worthy of broad international support.