Wallace explained in the video that, "We came here to understand the people of Iraq, to understand the institutions better and to get more of a feel for the place.”
He adds: “We have a good knowledge of what’s really happening here and that’s fine but when we’re in the European Parliament talking about it and we do that on a regular basis but being here, experiencing it, gives us more credibility and more strength in addressing the challenges that face Iraq in the European Parliament.
“While it is absolutely crucial for Iraq that the Americans respect the wish of the Iraqi parliament and get out of the place. They should leave the country.“There should be no foreign forces here unless they have permission (from) Iraq. That has to change.
Later in the video, Daly, dressed in a hijab, says to camera: “This was a very strong message that came from today’s meeting. It is extremely important that we know that Hashed al-Shaabi upholds international law, which is basically what was explained to us.“And yet the United States and many European countries — and, obviously, the terrorists — have flagrantly breached international law on many occasions. So it demonstrated a strong commitment to humanitarian and international law which is incredibly important for us.”
I think that that the people who fought, fought to defend themselves. The sacrifices and the stance made benefited the whole world, of that I am absolutely certain.”She adds: “It is a disgrace that the terrorists who entered Iraq, and were involved in Iraq, were facilitated by the United States and by western powers and, as you say, terrorists who came from all over the world. Those people do not represent the people of the world. They are our common enemy, and we owe you a debt.”