Quotes from Muqtada al Sadr

We will not stop resisting the occupation until liberation or martyrdom.

Just because we're rid of Saddam and the evil Batthists doesn't mean the occupation is a good thing. Our salvation from Saddam was only with the grace of God.

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

I will continue to defend Najaf as it is the holiest place. I will remain in the city until the last drop of my blood has been spilled.

Whatever struggle happened between brothers, let us forget about it and turn the page forever and live united.

The U.S. will ignore the opinion of the Iraqi people and it will compose the new government according to its own desires.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Anyone who seeks to be involved in politics should join hands with America.

When I die, don't let my death stop the resistance.

The U.S. will ignore the opinion of the Iraqi people and it will compose the new government according to its own desires.

I fear only God, all praises to Him.

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.

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.

No one has the right to ignite a war and lead an occupation and armies to conquer people, invading them and make them suffer all kinds of torture, murder, expulsion, displacement, bombing and terrorism by different lethal prohibited weapons and then come and speak as the savior of the people or a defender of their rights.

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

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.

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.

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.