“ Rolf Ekeus came round to my apartment one day and showed me the name of the Iraqi diplomat who had visited the little West African country of Niger: a statelet famous only for its production of yellow… Christopher Hitchens
“ You might think that the Left could have a regime-change perspective of its own, based on solidarity with its comrades abroad. After all, Saddam's ruling Ba'ath Party consolidated its power by first d… Christopher Hitchens
“ The Americans were understandably on hair triggers. There was a good reason for all of this security. For despite TV images of quick victory, much of Baghdad certainly had not fallen and firefights wi… Lawrence Anthony
“ Next time -- we will roll out the red carpet for you in the United States of Arabia, my brethren! Leonard Leventon
“ Gentlemen. You are looking at the true Abraham Lincoln of Arabia. And in order to end our internal bickering - our civil war, if you will - I have solicited your aid. Leonard Leventon
“ Muslim and non-Muslim from across the world flocked to Baghdad to be part of Al-Ma'mun's project "Bait Al-Hekmah" or "House of Wisdom Firas Alkhateeb
“ Two people, one city, different times; connected by a memoir. Can love exist in a city destined for decades of misery? Ahmad Ardalan
“ In the 10th century, Baghdad instituted a licensing exam that all doctors had to take before practicing as physicians Firas Alkhateeb
“ You asked if I loved her? I can't even whisper her name, my heart would burst out of my chest. Ahmad Ardalan
“ An hour later. the moon reflected its light on the Tigris as well. The sun, the moon, and Fatima. What else could I ask for? Ahmad Ardalan
“ I know a feeling like that only comes once in a lifetime, and I think you should follow your heart’s desires. I believe in love, and I know love conquers all. Ahmad Ardalan
