'A Long Road Ahead'

The state of emergency is related to the state of war that we have in the Middle East. The emergency law is not used to oppress freedom, but to suppress terrorism--there is a huge difference. In the past on many occasions this law was used frequently in the wrong way.

Do you think it will be good for the Middle East if President Bush is voted out of office in November?

We're not looking for changing presidents, we're looking for changing policy.

What are your views on the scheduled U.S. transfer of sovereignty to Iraqis on June 30?

We don't pin great hopes on this date. Of course we support the transfer of power, but we want it to be effective and real, not a formality.

Do you think that if you succeed in your political reforms you ultimately will do yourself out of your own job?