“We do not see an exit strategy about when and how the U.S. will withdraw from Iraq. Before a total victory, America will not withdraw. We see this as a dilemma for them.”
“The cartoons have hurt the Islamic community, so it has added to ammunition for (global) radical groups to exploit the situation and the whole thing has got out of proportion.”
“The publication of caricatures, deemed offensive by Muslims, has added ammunition for radical groups to exploit the situation and make the reaction become out of proportion and damaging.”
“I understand that there are still issues that perhaps we cannot totally agree upon. However, we agreed to continue dialogue and this constitutes an important aspect of our commitment to democratic ideals.”
