Iraq for All

Prime minister Ibrahim al-Jafari said the withdrawal of the foreign forces is an Iraqi issue that should be decided by Iraqis. He added that it is connected to having strong (Iraqi) security forces that can handle the security issues. Efforts are underway to strengthen the Iraqi security forces. The foreigners' presence is a weak point marking a defect in security and (shows) that the government is weak. He welcomed all those using dialogue rather than weapons to participate in politics. He maintained that Iraq is for all, and that there is no difference between Sunnis, Shias, and Kurds.