We must work very hard to avoid civilian casualties. And those terrorists and Baathists are holding the people of Fallujah hostage. We must release the hostages.
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More Ahmed Chalabi Quotes
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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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I call on the international community to be fair to the Iraqi people. My position is that we respect international resolutions but in return demand justice and accountability for those who stole Iraq’s money.
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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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Many Sunnis joined Islamic State because they felt they were being treated poorly.
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We want to be the masters of ourselves and to carry our responsibilities in this region.
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You know the most important thing the Americans did for Iraq apart from liberating the country from Saddam was helping Iraq reduce its debt.
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The meeting is called by the U.S. to give their vision of the interim Iraqi authority. It will be a one-day meeting. And the U.S. will present its vision, and there will be a statement after the meeting.
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It’s customary when great events happen that the U.S. punishes its friends and rewards its enemies.
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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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Not because Iraq will be an aggressive state against them, but rather by the example that will be set by a successful federal democratic state in Iraq.
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Democracy in Iraq will be an example that the Arab population will look to with great interest. And some Arab governments are concerned about democracy in Iraq.
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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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We are not panicking because we know that Islamic State cannot conquer the capital.
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What was said before is not important.
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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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