"The Kurdish people have the right of self-determination like every other nation in the world."
"Our plan is to struggle against terrorism and have security for the country and help draft a democratic constitution as soon as possible."
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Jalal Talabani
Politician
Jalal Talabani was an influential Iraqi politician and the first President of Iraq after the fall of Saddam Hussein, known for his efforts in promoting unity and democracy.
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