Jalal Talabani

Self-determination could mean independence, confederacy, federal and autonomy.

I shall stand for freedom of thought and expression in a place where it has been trampled and penalized.

Iraq is not occupied, but there are foreign forces on its soil, which is different.

As co-chair of the Iraqi Women's Caucus in the House, I've enjoyed the opportunity to collaborate with and hear from Iraqi women elected to serve in the new National Assembly.

When you first come into Parliament, it's a daunting place because you feel you've so much to learn. Once you've been re-elected, you feel much more confident. It just gives you a bit of a boost.

The judge decided in this case that both the state and the defense would have the opportunity to respond to certain kinds of press. This is one such instance.