Ali Sistani Quotes

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Sistani's office refuses the replacement of the law [which excludes former Baath Party members from returning to public life] because it is not an Iraqi demand but it is a political demand to please some sides.

Ali Sistani

The council that will write the constitution should be elected, not hand-picked... The constitution will be illegal if it is written by a council, whether that is chosen by the Americans or by what is called the Governing Council or by anyone else.

Ali Sistani

People are not finding potable water and you're bringing me juice? No.

Ali Sistani

It is not permissible for a Muslim to buy products of the countries that are in a state of war with Islam and Muslims, for example, Israel.

Ali Sistani

Mr. Bremer, you are an American and I am an Iranian. I suggest we leave it up to the Iraqis to devise their constitution.

Ali Sistani