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.
AHMED CHALABIWe 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.
More Ahmed Chalabi Quotes
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The fight against corruption is not bound to high-profile arrests and high-profile investigations.
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Now, we need a joint military leadership so that the Kurds and the army can retake Mosul.
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Sectarian politics gets votes in Iraq. But sectarian government fails in Iraq.
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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 battle against terrorism is not only a military fight but primarily a battle of information.
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The view that we hold in Iraq now is this – that democracy is associated with elections. I believe that elections are possible.
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Many Sunnis joined Islamic State because they felt they were being treated poorly.
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The Kurds’ achievement was outstanding, both militarily and diplomatically.
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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 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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America betrays its friends. It sets them up and betrays them. I’d rather be America’s enemy.
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Winning back their trust is the primary task of the new government. That will be difficult, but it is possible.
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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 issue of terrorism must be dealt with firmly. We must work very hard to avoid loss of life.
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What was said before is not important.
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