"We are not weak, and because of the war, we did not want our position to be taken as a sign of weakness, that we were begging. At the appropriate time we will tell the Americans, 'Come.'"

"Women make up one half of society. Our society will remain backward and in chains unless its women are liberated, enlightened and educated."

"We will sacrifice our lives for Iraq."

"The war with Iran was a victory for Iraq."

"I am not a dictator. I am a president elected by the people."