"So, if I were arrested or if I were killed, then after me the issues that American fears about me wouldn't exist anymore - and I couldn't tell you what those issues are"

In this quote, Muqtada al Sadr is revealing his belief that his arrest or death would bring an end to the fears and issues that Americans have about him. He acknowledges that there are issues surrounding him, but he also confesses that he is uncertain what those issues are. This could recommend that he understands the negative understanding that some Americans have of him, but he does not fully understand the factors behind it. He also implies that his arrest or death would bring closure to these problems, as he would no longer be a consider American fears. In general, this quote highlights the complex relationship between Muqtada al Sadr and the American public.