What was said before is not important.
AHMED CHALABIAmerica betrays its friends. It sets them up and betrays them. I’d rather be America’s enemy.
More Ahmed Chalabi Quotes
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We want to be the masters of ourselves and to carry our responsibilities in this region.
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The Iraqi people are living a long-running tragedy because of the legacy of the old regime, the Americans and their actions that are unsuitable for Iraqi society, and the weakness of national resolve.
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Iraq will not allow any action on its soil that could harm the U.S. We don’t want any action from our soil to target our neighbors.
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The Americans stabbed in the back the forces that worked to bring about the collapse of Saddam’s regime and wanted to keep Iraq a sovereign country.
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Are Iraqis ready to carry the responsibility for their country? Is Iraq ready to be its own master?
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The issue of terrorism must be dealt with firmly. We must work very hard to avoid loss of life.
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We need a united front against Islamic State and Assad happens to be the decisive power that can fight them. But the situation is preposterous because we also have to respect the calls for change. I would be in favor of a dignified change.
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Already, Islamic State has broad support in many cities there. And when they get there, it will once again come as a great surprise to everybody.
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The United States worked very hard to reduce 80 percent of Iraqi debt.
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The fight against corruption is successful if you prevent corruption taking place in the first place.
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Many Sunnis joined Islamic State because they felt they were being treated poorly.
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The battle against terrorism is not only a military fight but primarily a battle of information.
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To handle the economy and services in a country like Iraq requires delegation of authority and the choice of competent people.
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Islamic State is following a clear strategy. First, it wants to solidify its power in Iraq and Syria. Then, their fighters will try to advance to Syria’s Mediterranean coast.
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Maliki saw Islamic State as a way to exert pressure. If I am not re-elected, terror will befall you – that was his message.
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