Saddam Hussein

“ On the other hand, if we view the question impracticably, unobjectively and apolitically, imagining that we could find a solution through a casual mental exercise, we would be inviting the imperialists to undermine the unity of our people. ”

“ The antagonistic forces, including those supporting secession, should find it both spiritually and materially impossible to achieve their aims... spiritually, in the sense that our people in Kurdistan believe that their destiny is ultimately linked to the territorial integrity of this, associating all their aims and aspirations with it. ”

“ If the Communist Party had been the leader of the Revolution, it certainly would regard some of the concepts, which it is now tolerating as deviations, and dangers, which should be eliminated. The experiences of the socialist countries are proof of this. ”

“ We will not remain silent when confronted with harmful trends. We do not share the attitude of the Communist Party member who tolerates harmful aspects of a nationalist movement although they contradict his own ideas and doctrines. ”

“ Such an orientation will inspire our people in the Autonomous Area to believe that the leadership in Baghdad is but a part of themselves, striving for their own benefit and working for the national cause, in the same way that they are doing. ”

“ Either of these two factors alone cannot prevent antagonistic activities in the Kurdistan Autonomous Area. Moreover, anyone who imagines that dealing with abstract principles alone is sufficient will not promote Iraq’s unity, but only lead our people to incorrect conclusions. ”